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Fight Day 29: The Rematch PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Naza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Tamad will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Naza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Tamad!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Tamad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tamad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naza.
Tamad scores with a spinning back kick!
Tamad lands a head shot.
Naza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naza avoids a kick to the body.
Naza moves into the clinch successfully.
Naza lands a nice shot to the body.
Naza is leaning against Tamad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tamad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Naza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tamad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tamad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naza.
Naza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Naza misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tamad.
Naza is looking to clinch.
Tamad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Naza's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamad moves away.
The fighters circling - Tamad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naza looks to land a combination but Tamad avoids it well.
Juan Tamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tamad lands with a right hand.
Naza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tamad, right into the meat.
Naza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamad.
Naza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamad thumps Naza with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Naza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Naza.
Tamad throws a series of punches but Naza moves out of range.
Naza lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naza throws a head kick but Tamad moves out of range.
Naza misses with a wild body shot.
Naza moves into range and clinches up with Tamad.
Tamad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naza lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad breaks from the clinch.
Naza checks a low kick from Tamad.
Naza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naza scores with a punch to the head.
Tamad lands a jab to the head.
Tamad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naza momentarily.
Naza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naza is looking to clinch.
Naza looks to land a right hand but Tamad moved out of range.
Tamad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tamad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tamad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Naza misses.
Naza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tamad scoring well with a low kick there.
Tamad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Naza misses.
Tamad sizes up Naza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tamad.
Tamad misses with a straight left.
Naza throws a right and a left that Tamad avoids nicely.
Tamad is looking to score with low kicks.
Tamad is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Naza.
Tamad takes a swing at Naza's ribcage but misses.
Naza moves out of range of the strikes.
Tamad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tamad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tamad misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tamad.
Tamad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Naza's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tamad.
Tamad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tamad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tamad.
Naza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naza. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Naza misses its intended target.
Tamad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naza.
Naza lands with a shot to the body.
Tamad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tamad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naza manages to avoid it.
Tamad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tamad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Naza scores with a jab to the body.
Naza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Tamad misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot lands for Tamad.
Tamad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tamad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tamad takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Tamad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A good leg kick by Tamad.
Tamad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Naza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamad moves out of range as Naza throws a body kick.
Naza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Naza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naza scores with a nice head shot.
Naza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tamad.
Good standup being displayed there by Tamad as he connects with a hook.
Juan Tamad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tamad.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tamad in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Donk. Naza catches Tamad right on the button with a cross.
Tamad misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Naza. Tamad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naza takes one on the button.
Tamad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Naza misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza motions for Tamad to come forward. Naza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naza slips a jab from Tamad.
Tamad throws a hook but Naza avoids it easily.
Tamad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Tamad. Those never looked like landing.
Naza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naza.
Naza looks to throw the jab but Tamad is out of range.
Tamad digs a good hook to Naza's body.
Tamad tries a head kick but it misses.
Tamad looks to land a left hand but Naza moved out of range nicely.
Naza defending well as Tamad loads up on a big left hand.
Naza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamad.
Naza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamad.
Naza looks to land a right hand but Tamad moved out of range.
Naza throws a jab when Tamad was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamad.
Tamad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza misses with a right hand
and Tamad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naza throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamad.
Naza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tamad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naza.
Tamad ducks under a wild hook from Naza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamad looks to land a right hand but Naza moved out of range.
Tamad lands a lovely overhand right.
Tamad ducks under a wild hook from Naza.
Naza takes a swing at Tamad's ribcage but misses.
Tamad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tamad slips a straight right by Naza.
Tamad fails to land with a series of punches.
Naza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamad.
A telegraphed right hand from Tamad misses the target.
Tamad throws a good cross that connects.
Naza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naza avoids the head kick by Tamad.
Naza lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza avoids the body shot from Tamad.
A slow jab from Naza misses its intended target.
Naza throws a body punch but Tamad moves out of range.
Tamad throws a shot from downtown. Naza moves away and avoids it.
Tamad scores with a spinning back kick!
Tamad throws a big shot that misses.
Tamad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tamad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naza. That did some damage!
Tamad slips under a jab from Naza.
Naza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naza tries to clinch there but Tamad circles away.
Tamad jabs Naza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tamad moves out of range of the leg kick from Naza.
Tamad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naza to score with a decent uppercut.
Naza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamad catches Naza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tamad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Tamad misses.
Tamad lands with a kick to the temple. Naza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Naza throws a big shot that misses.
Naza moves into the clinch.
Tamad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naza.
Naza lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tamad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tamad being controlled against the ropes.
Tamad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naza tries a body shot but Tamad blocks it.
Tamad breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tamad.
Naza misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Tamad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Naza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tamad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naza's head backwards.
Tamad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamad lands a glancing blow to the side of Naza's head.
A left lands for Naza.
Naza tries to work over Tamad's front leg with a kick but Tamad checks it.
A big left from Naza misses.
Tamad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Naza connects with a looping right hand.
Tamad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naza has closed the distance and engaged Tamad in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tamad throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Naza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Naza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamad working aggressively here.
Naza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad lands a shoulder strike.
Naza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Tamad on the inside.
Naza blocks a body shot from Tamad.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tamad breaks the clinch.
Naza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tamads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tamad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tamad is looking to chop away at Naza's legs.
Tamad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamad digs a good body shot into Naza's ribs.
Naza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Naza swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naza tries to clinch there but Tamad circles away.
Tamad ducks under a wild hook from Naza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naza moves forwards but Tamad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tamad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naza thows a body shot but no joy.
Naza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Naza misses with a hook.
Naza throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamad.
Naza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tamad on the side of the head.
Naza misses with a hook. Tamad ducked under it nicely.
Naza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamad.
Tamad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Naza misses its intended target.
Tamad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Tamad.
Naza ducks under a wild hook from Tamad.
Tamad throws a leg kick which misses Naza's front leg but catches the back leg as Naza tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamad scores with a hook to the body. Naza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Naza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamad misses with a straight right.
Tamad slips a straight right by Naza.
Tamad just misses with a punch to the body.
Naza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamad manages to avoid it.
Naza swinging wildly here.
Tamad scores with a jab to the head.
Naza misses with a hook. Tamad ducked under it nicely.
Tamad scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Felipe Naza has been cut.
Tamad connects with a single shot there.
Naza loads up on a big right hand but Tamad slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamad.
Tamad cracks Naza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad throws a nice head kick!
Naza throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamad.
Tamad throws a lazy right hand but Naza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naza catches Tamad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Tamad finds it's way through Naza's defenses.
Tamad connects with a looping right hand.
Naza misses the jab.
Naza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamad manages to avoid it.
Naza misses with a looping right.
Naza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamad.
Naza connects with a leg kick. Tamad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tamad lands a lovely overhand right.
Tamad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naza looks to land a right hand but Tamad moved out of range.
Tamad lands a head kick. Naza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Naza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tamad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Tamad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tamad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Juan Tamad!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Juan Tamad!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Juan Tamad!
Juan Tamad wins by unanimous decision!
Juan Tamad was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Kolamies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Flintstone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronnie Kolamies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Flintstone!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flintstone tests Kolamies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Ronnie Kolamies has been cut.
Flintstone lands a leg kick that knocks Kolamies off balance momentarily.
Flintstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Flintstone.
Kolamies throws a hook but Flintstone avoids it easily.
Kolamies scores with a sloppy right hand. Flintstone should have avoided that one.
Kolamies throws a body punch but Flintstone moves out of range.
Flintstone cracks Kolamies with an open hand slap.
Flintstone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flintstone pushes Kolamies up against the ropes in a clinch.
Flintstone lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flintstone.
Flintstone misses with a punch to the body.
Kolamies jumps into guard, dragging Flintstone to the mat.
Kolamies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolamies keeping moving, preventing Flintstone from controlling successfully.
Flintstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flintstone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flintstone looking to sit in guard and control but Kolamies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kolamies tries to free his leg and advance position but Flintstone is retaining full guard.
Kolamies is looking to work some ground and pound but Flintstone has wrist control.
Kolamies wants to control from the top but Flintstone keeps moving.
Kolamies wants to pass the guard but Flintstone is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolamies is one step ahead there.
Flintstone working a defensive guard here.
Kolamies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolamies makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolamies prevents Flintstone from getting back to his feet.
Kolamies throws a strike but Flintstone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flintstone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flintstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolamies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolamies is looking for a triangle but Flintstone pushes his legs off easily.
Flintstone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flintstone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flintstone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flintstone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kolamies's head.
Flintstone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flintstone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolamies controls Flintstone momentarily but Flintstone frees himself.
Flintstone landing some decent shots from guard.
Flintstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolamies has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flintstone throws a big elbow that misses.
Flintstone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kolamies is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kolamies has escaped and now he's on top!
Flintstone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Flintstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Kolamies'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.
Flintstone slips under a jab.
Flintstone misses with an uppercut.
Kolamies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flintstone.
Flintstone defending well as Kolamies loads up on a big left hand.
Kolamies gets a double leg takedown into Flintstone's guard.
Kolamies wants to control from the top but Flintstone keeps moving.
Kolamies wants to pass the guard but Flintstone is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolamies trying to control the position from guard on top but Flintstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ronnie Kolamies.
A right-left combo lands from Flintstone.
Ronnie Kolamies's cut is getting worse.
Kolamies misses with a lunging right hand
and Flintstone counters with a low kick, right behind Kolamies 's knee.
Kolamies misses with a body shot.
Flintstone moves in looking to clinch but Kolamies pushes him off.
Flintstone connects with a jab.
Flintstone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone trying to control but Kolamies is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flintstone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kolamies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolamies is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Flintstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Flintstone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kolamies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flintstone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolamies is trying to control the position but Flintstone postures up.
Flintstone postures up in Kolamies's guard and throws a big left but Kolamies blocks it.
Flintstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolamies has wrist control.
Kolamies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flintstone working some strikes from top position.
Fred Flintstone has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kolamies's head.
Flintstone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flintstone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kolamies's head.
Flintstone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flintstone wants to control from the top but Kolamies keeps moving.
Flintstone landing with the ground and pound.
Flintstone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kolamies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolamies is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolamies keeping moving, preventing Flintstone from controlling successfully.
Flintstone lands a couple of digs.
Kolamies wants to sweep here but Flintstone controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flintstone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ronnie Kolamies's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Flintstone lands a couple of elbows.
Jeez, Ronnie Kolamies's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ronnie Kolamies's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fred Flintstone!
After winning the bout, Fred Flintstone 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Beaver Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beaver Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Chi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chi feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne walks into a left hand.
Beaver Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Chi's belly button to the back.
Chi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chi blocks an elbow strike.
Wayne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wayne is trying to break the clinch but Chi has him pressed against the ropes.
Chi avoids a wild elbow strike from Wayne.
Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wayne avoiding damage as Chi throws knees to the body.
Chi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wayne.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Chi controls his hands.
Wayne throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chi.
Chi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chi avoids it.
Chi blocks an elbow strike.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chi blocks an elbow strike from Wayne.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Chi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne forces Chi back against the ropes and clinches.
Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
Wayne trying to land knees to the body.
Chi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Chi is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wayne scores with a one two! Chi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chi missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Chi circles away.
Chi misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Chi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chi throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chi.
Wayne misses with a shot to the body
and Chi counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chi - that will leave a mark!
Chi throws a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chi.
Wayne with a hook.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Chi moved out of range.
Wayne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chi doesn't seem bothered though.
Chi lands a big head kick that sends Wayne tumbling to the mat! Chi takes a step backwards and waves Wayne back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wayne is rocked!
It looks like Beaver Wayne has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi cracks the inside of Wayne's front leg.
Oh Wayne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Chi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chi walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wayne drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Chi swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wayne's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shang Chi!
Shang Chi gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke On Roids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On Roids comes into the arena with Duke Nukem Quotes! blaring out of the sound system. 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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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke On Roids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
On Roids throws a lazy uppercut
letting Black counter with a right hand.
On Roids fails to land with a series of punches.
Black scores with a hook to the body. On Roids takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Black throws a series of punches but On Roids moves out of range.
Black swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Black misses.
On Roids rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black moves away from the strike by On Roids.
On Roids clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the ropes.
On Roids has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
On Roids is trying to break free.
On Roids manages to break the clinch.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but On Roids circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Black misses with a double jab
and On Roids counters with a thumping low kick.
On Roids throws a front kick that sends Black stumbling back into the ropes.
On Roids dodges the punch combination from Black.
On Roids uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
On Roids scores with a jab. Black acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
On Roids connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
On Roids falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
On Roids tries a head kick but it misses.
On Roids throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Black - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh On Roids got wobbled bad by a big combination! Black presses forward with punches and knees until On Roids stumbles to the ground! The ref watches On Roids closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denard Black!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincaid comes to the ring accompanied by Jesus Wept - Suffocation (Effigy of the Forgotton) . 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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270 lbs
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30
265 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duke Riley!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a right hand that Kincaid ducks under and follows up with a left that Kincaid also avoids with ease.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Kincaid slips the punch.
Kincaid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley throws a hook but Kincaid blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Riley.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Riley.
Kincaid moves into the clinch.
Kincaid tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Kincaid back against the ropes.
Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kincaids head.
Riley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kincaid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duke Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Riley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kincaid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riley misses with a body shot.
Riley digs a good hook to Kincaid's body.
Kincaid moves into the clinch successfully.
Kincaid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kincaid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riley's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid manages to break the clinch.
Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley takes a swing at Kincaid's ribcage but misses.
Riley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kincaid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riley throws a hook but Kincaid avoids it easily.
Kincaid misses with a wild body shot.
Kincaid wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Riley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kincaid slips under a jab from Riley.
A big right from Riley misses.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kincaid is just out of range.
Riley cracks Kincaid with an open hand slap.
Kincaid sizes up Riley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kincaid looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Kincaid misses with a looping left.
Riley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Riley.
Kincaid throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Kincaid misses its intended target.
Kincaid wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Riley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kincaid throws the left hand but Riley avoids the punch easily.
Kincaid lands a jab to the head.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Kincaid slips the punch.
Riley misses with a hook.
Riley misses with a hook.
Riley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kincaid moves into range and clinches up with Riley.
Riley is trying to break the clinch but Kincaid is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Kincaid.
Kincaid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Kincaid scores with a sloppy right hand. Riley should have avoided that one.
Riley throws a body punch but Kincaid moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley swinging wildly here.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Kincaid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riley throws out the jab.
Kincaid scores with a hook.
It looks like Duke Riley has been cut.
Riley thuds his right hand into Kincaid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Riley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut.
Riley swings for the body but Kincaid moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kincaid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kincaid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riley looks gassed!
Kincaid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Kincaid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kincaid loads up on a big right hand but Riley slips the punch.
Kincaid is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid lands a jab to the head.
Kincaid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riley has time to react.
Riley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kincaid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kincaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Kincaid is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Kincaid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kincaid is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Riley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riley tries to move into range but Kincaid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kincaid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Riley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kincaid misses with the combination.
Riley misses with a hook
and Kincaid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riley missing with a left hand there. Kincaid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kincaid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riley is rocked!
Riley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kincaid counters with a big right hand! Oh Riley is in trouble here! Kincaid follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Kincaid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym comes into the arena with My time is now blaring out of the sound system. Suporn Red Gym has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
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193 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suporn Red Gym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Miguel!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Gym leaves Miguel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miguel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Red Gym counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miguel won't be happy with that.
Miguel is trying to control Red Gym's posture but Red Gym avoids it.
Red Gym scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Miguel to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red Gym working the head and body with strikes.
Red Gym lands some shots froms side control.
Miguel is rocked!
Red Gym grinds an elbow into Miguel's temple.
Miguel is still in real trouble! Can Red Gym finish him?
Miguel wants to control but Red Gym postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Red Gym working the ground and pound.
Red Gym lands a big left to the face of Miguel, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Red Gym and another - Miguel is out! Red Gym stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Suporn Red Gym!
Suporn Red Gym took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akhmad ShugaR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fybra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ShugaR comes to the ring accompanied by Dagestan. Fybra has chosen Crippled Black Phoenix - Born In a Hurricane as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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196 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmad ShugaR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Fybra!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fybra scores with a head kick.
ShugaR takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fybra scores with a kick to the body.
Fybra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
ShugaR tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fybra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ShugaR somewhat.
ShugaR gets a double leg takedown into Fybra's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
ShugaR trying to control the position from guard on top but Fybra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fybra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ShugaR throwing strikes from guard but Fybra blocks nicely.
ShugaR trying to control but Fybra is working from the bottom.
ShugaR 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ShugaR stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fybra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ShugaR throws a big right hand that misses.
Fybra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
ShugaR looking to pass the guard.
ShugaR with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fybra keeping moving, preventing ShugaR from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ShugaR being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from ShugaR.
It looks like Michael Fybra has been cut.
ShugaR shoots in looking for a takedown. Fybra tries to sprawl out of it but ShugaR keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fybra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fybra lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fybra.
Michael Fybra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fybra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fybra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fybra thumps ShugaR with a low kick.
That kick from Fybra tenderised ShugaR's leg. ShugaR is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ShugaR takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
ShugaR takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
ShugaR throws a right and a left that Fybra avoids nicely.
Fybra lands a nice looking kick to the body. ShugaR takes a step back to recover.
Fybra lands with a thumping leg kick.
ShugaR is breathing heavily.
Fybra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
ShugaR has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmad ShugaR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Fybra. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ShugaR shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fybra lands a leg kick that knocks ShugaR off balance momentarily.
Fybra keeps ShugaR at a distance using the push kick.
ShugaR takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fybra scores with a push kick.
Fybra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ShugaR. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ShugaR takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fybra connects with a leg kick. ShugaR looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fybra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fybra lands a nice shot that snaps ShugaR's head back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fybra.
Fybra throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fybra scores with a kick to the body.
Fybra pushes ShugaR away with a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fybra, right into the meat.
Fybra lands a head kick!
It looks like Akhmad ShugaR has been cut.
Fybra cracks the inside of ShugaR's front leg.
ShugaR will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fybra throws a leg kick which misses ShugaR's front leg but catches the back leg as ShugaR tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ShugaR shoots in looking for a takedown. Fybra tries to sprawl out of it but ShugaR keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fybra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fybra lands a big head kick that sends ShugaR tumbling to the mat! Fybra takes a step backwards and waves ShugaR back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fybra dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
ShugaR 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.
Fybra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fybra throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Fybra.
Fybra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fybra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fybra connects with a leg kick. ShugaR looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Michael Fybra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fybra lands a big head kick that sends ShugaR tumbling to the mat! Fybra takes a step backwards and waves ShugaR back to his feet - he wants the finish!
ShugaR is rocked!
Fybra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh ShugaR is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fybra throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! ShugaR crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Fybra!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, American Bad Ass. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Varvaskoukku off the ropes and back into range.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Varvaskoukku gets a clinch.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Varvaskoukku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Varvaskoukku misses
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Varvaskoukku moves into range and clinches up with Henderson.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku successfully pulls guard.
Henderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Henderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Henderson is keen to just control but Varvaskoukku is a slippery customer.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Varvaskoukku is working away.
Varvaskoukku is looking to improve his position.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Varvaskoukku's head.
Henderson is keen to just control but Varvaskoukku is a slippery customer.
Varvaskoukku manages to get to full guard.
Varvaskoukku looking for a sweep. Not yet Varvaskoukku, not yet.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Mike Henderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Varvaskoukku looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Varvaskoukku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson is taking a breather. Varvaskoukku says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mike Henderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Varvaskoukku takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from Henderson.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Varvaskoukku missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Henderson checks it.
Henderson lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Varvaskoukku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Varvaskoukku is looking to land body kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Varvaskoukku on that attempt.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Varvaskoukku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varvaskoukku shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt
and Varvaskoukku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson scores with a leg kick.
Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Varvaskoukku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Varvaskoukku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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 Mike Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Varvaskoukku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Varvaskoukku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varvaskoukku off to one side.
Mike Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the body kick from Henderson.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henderson.
Varvaskoukku misses with a looping right.
Varvaskoukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henderson to the mat! Henderson manages to get full guard.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varvaskoukku on the ground.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku working some strikes from top position.
Varvaskoukku looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson stays in close to Varvaskoukku's body and controls the position.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson won't allow Varvaskoukku to sweep him here.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson stays in close to Varvaskoukku's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Varvaskoukku for as long as he can get away with.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mike Henderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henderson. Henderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Varvaskoukku shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varvaskoukku showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Henderson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Henderson wants to stand up but Varvaskoukku is controlling him.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Henderson looking to control.
Varvaskoukku with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a big elbow that misses.
Varvaskoukku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varvaskoukku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Varvaskoukku postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Varvaskoukku, into his guard.
Varvaskoukku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the ropes. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Varvaskoukku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Varvaskoukku gets the takedown into side control.
Henderson stops Varvaskoukku from passing to mount.
Varvaskoukku in side control, throwing shots but Henderson defends.
Varvaskoukku working the strikes but Henderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Varvaskoukku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson is staying active underneath Varvaskoukku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Varvaskoukku throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Varvaskoukku takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Varvaskoukku drops his hands momentarily and Henderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Varvaskoukku throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Varvaskoukku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varvaskoukku misses with a looping left.
Henderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Varvaskoukku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and clinches.
Varvaskoukku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Henderson to keep the fight standing.
Varvaskoukku manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Henderson wants to stand but Varvaskoukku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Henderson is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Varvaskoukku controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Henderson just wasn't active enough.
Henderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Varvaskoukku.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varvaskoukku tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Henderson.
Henderson tries to work over Varvaskoukku's front leg with a kick but Varvaskoukku checks it.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varvaskoukku moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
A good leg kick by Henderson.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varvaskoukku tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Henderson throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku slips a straight right by Henderson.
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!
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mike Henderson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Varvaskoukku missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Varvaskoukku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku drives through and clinches with Henderson against the ropes.
Varvaskoukku tries to pull guard but Henderson won't allow it.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson tries a low kick but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Henderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henderson swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Varvaskoukku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the ropes. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Varvaskoukku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Henderson is out of range and Varvaskoukku settles back down.
Varvaskoukku is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Varvaskoukku is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Henderson punishes Varvaskoukku's body with a nice straight punch.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Varvaskoukku connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Henderson tries to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku saw it coming and moves away.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varvaskoukku moves away.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varvaskoukku throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Henderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up.
Varvaskoukku throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Varvaskoukku doesn't seem phased though.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.
Henderson misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku misses the jab.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Varvaskoukku pushes Henderson against the ropes but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henderson.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Varvaskoukku fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varvaskoukku.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Varvaskoukku is just out of range.
Varvaskoukku gets a double leg takedown into Henderson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Varvaskoukku has Henderson in his guard.
Varvaskoukku striking off his back but it's not causing Henderson any problems.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Henderson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Henderson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Varvaskoukku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson misses the jab.
Henderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Varvaskoukku gets an underhook and turns Henderson into the ropes.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Varvaskoukku controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku tries to pull guard but Henderson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Varvaskoukku wants a takedown.
Varvaskoukku is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the ropes.
Varvaskoukku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Henderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Varvaskoukku. Varvaskoukku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Varvaskoukku catches Henderson right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Varvaskoukku shoots in.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku misses with a straight right.
Jab from Henderson.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Varvaskoukku throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Varvaskoukku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku tried to score with a low kick but Henderson checks it.
Varvaskoukku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Varvaskoukku persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Varvaskoukku slips a jab from Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson moves out of range as Varvaskoukku strikes.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.
Varvaskoukku is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Varvaskoukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson jabs at Varvaskoukku's body.
Varvaskoukku drives through with a takedown into Henderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the guard.
Varvaskoukku throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Varvaskoukku's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
Varvaskoukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Varvaskoukku has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Henderson has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku can't do much from the bottom here.
Varvaskoukku is trying to improve his position.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varvaskoukku keeps working.
Henderson wants to stand but Varvaskoukku is controlling his arm.
Varvaskoukku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson trying to control the action but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Henderson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku gets back to half guard.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Varvaskoukku defends it.
Varvaskoukku manages to get to full guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Varvaskoukku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Varvaskoukku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku has his feet on Henderson's thighs here. He's pushed Henderson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Henderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rainer Varvaskoukku!
Rainer Varvaskoukku is the new featherweight champion!
Rainer Varvaskoukku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Pitsenbarger (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitsenbarger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range and Pitsenbarger settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Pitsenbarger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a front kick that sends Takahashi stumbling back into the ropes.
Pitsenbarger tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi thows a body kick. Pitsenbarger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pitsenbarger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bill Pitsenbarger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pitsenbarger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Pitsenbarger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitsenbarger tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pitsenbarger.
It looks like Bill Pitsenbarger has been cut.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi connects with a jab.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Pitsenbarger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitsenbarger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takahashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger misses with a kick to the body
and Takahashi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pitsenbarger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitsenbarger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi delivers a nice body kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitsenbarger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitsenbarger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pitsenbarger checks a leg kick.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pitsenbarger blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at Pitsenbarger's legs.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi throws a nice head kick!
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitsenbarger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Pitsenbarger tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pitsenbarger checks it well.
Nice body kick there by Pitsenbarger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger misses the body punch
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitsenbarger throws a front kick that sends Takahashi stumbling back into the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pitsenbarger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pitsenbarger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
Pitsenbarger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Pitsenbarger misses with a low kick.
Takahashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ethelbart Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Pitsenbarger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitsenbarger swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ethelbart Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Pitsenbarger keeps it at a distance.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Pitsenbarger jumps back.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitsenbarger lands a high kick!
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takahashi is looking to clinch but Pitsenbarger is avoiding it.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger scores with a push kick.
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Pitsenbarger is out of range.
Pitsenbarger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Takahashi.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws a jab when Pitsenbarger was well out of range.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger lands a front kick.
Pitsenbarger misses with a kick to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitsenbarger counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitsenbarger lands a front kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pitsenbarger throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Pitsenbarger moved away.
Pitsenbarger checks a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Pitsenbarger moves out of range.
Takahashi scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pitsenbarger slips under a jab.
Pitsenbarger misses with a hook.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitsenbarger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitsenbarger swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pitsenbarger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takahashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Takahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
Good standup being displayed there by Pitsenbarger as he connects with a hook.
Pitsenbarger lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
Pitsenbarger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Pitsenbarger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger misses with a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a good low kick that Pitsenbarger was not able to check.
Pitsenbarger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitsenbarger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitsenbarger moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi throws a hook but Pitsenbarger avoids it easily.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitsenbarger blocks the leg kick.
Takahashi throws a head kick that Pitsenbarger semi-blocks.
Pitsenbarger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitsenbarger misses with a low kick.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitsenbarger checks a low kick from Takahashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pitsenbarger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Pitsenbarger's cut.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pitsenbarger is out of range and Takahashi settles back down.
Pitsenbarger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitsenbarger. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitsenbarger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pitsenbarger connects with a high kick.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body kick.
Pitsenbarger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Pitsenbarger counters with a solid body kick.
Pitsenbarger misses with a low kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Pitsenbarger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitsenbarger blocks a leg kick.
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takahashi delivers a nice body kick.
Pitsenbarger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pitsenbarger throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger punishes Takahashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitsenbarger lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Pitsenbarger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pitsenbarger lands with a hook. Takahashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is looking to clinch but Pitsenbarger is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi cracks Pitsenbarger with a good jab.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pitsenbarger. That did some damage!
Takahashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Takahashi keeps control of Pitsenbarger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takahashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pitsenbarger can't break the clinch.
Pitsenbarger dodges an elbow strike from Takahashi.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitsenbarger backwards.
Takahashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takahashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitsenbarger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger manages to break the clinch.
Pitsenbarger is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger misses with a low kick as Takahashi jumps back.
Takahashi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitsenbarger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takahashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitsenbarger - the referee stops the clock and Takahashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitsenbarger. Takahashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Pitsenbarger's body.
Takahashi 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bill Pitsenbarger just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bill Pitsenbarger's cut.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pitsenbarger moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitsenbarger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Pitsenbarger misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Pitsenbarger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but Pitsenbarger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitsenbarger on the side of the head.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger looks to throw a body kick
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pitsenbarger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Good work by Pitsenbarger as he checks the leg kick.
Pitsenbarger ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitsenbarger misses the body punch
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Pitsenbarger's belly button to the back.
Pitsenbarger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitsenbarger throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Pitsenbarger knows he should have avoided that one.
Pitsenbarger misses with a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pitsenbarger tries to land a body kick
and Takahashi counters with a nice body kick.
Pitsenbarger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pitsenbarger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitsenbarger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pitsenbarger misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Pitsenbarger.
Takahashi thows a body kick. Pitsenbarger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side.
Pitsenbarger thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi with a nice cross.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitsenbarger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitsenbarger throws a lazy body kick
and Takahashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pitsenbarger's knee momentarily.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitsenbarger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Takahashi lands an elbow that stopped Pitsenbarger in his tracks for a moment.
Takahashi prevents Pitsenbarger from breaking the clinch.
Pitsenbarger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitsenbarger controls his hands.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pitsenbarger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitsenbarger has had enough of the clinch but Takahashi keeps him there for the moment.
Pitsenbarger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitsenbarger tries to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Pitsenbarger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Takahashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pitsenbarger's brow.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi had his way with Bill Pitsenbarger in that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Pitsenbarger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitsenbarger counters with a thumping low kick.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Pitsenbarger misses.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Pitsenbarger throws a front kick that sends Takahashi stumbling back into the ropes.
Pitsenbarger misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Pitsenbarger down.
Takahashi avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Takahashi throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitsenbarger is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi has him pressed against the ropes.
Pitsenbarger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Pitsenbarger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pitsenbarger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitsenbarger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Pitsenbarger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Pitsenbarger thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Pitsenbarger's head but Pitsenbarger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
A head kick by Pitsenbarger misses
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pitsenbarger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger misses with a wild body shot.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body kick.
Takahashi lands a nice shot that snaps Pitsenbarger's head back.
Pitsenbarger scores with a nice strike.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitsenbarger blocks the leg kick.
Pitsenbarger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pitsenbarger blocks the body kick.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pitsenbarger tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitsenbarger breaks the clinch.
Pitsenbarger is looking to land body kicks.
Pitsenbarger thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Pitsenbarger is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Pitsenbarger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitsenbarger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pitsenbarger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takahashi counters with a nice body kick.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi tries to clinch up but Pitsenbarger circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitsenbarger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body kick from Pitsenbarger.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Pitsenbarger.
I think Pitsenbarger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Ethelbart Takahashi!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Bill Pitsenbarger!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi wins by split decision!
Ethelbart Takahashi retains his middleweight title!
Ethelbart Takahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Funk Jou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Moottoripaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moottoripaa has chosen Rock Out! as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as The Moottoripaa enters the ring!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Funk Jou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Moottoripaa!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moottoripaa throws a body punch but Jou moves out of range.
Jou slips under a jab from Moottoripaa.
Funk Jou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moottoripaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like The Moottoripaa has been cut.
Jou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moottoripaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jou has time to react.
Jou drops Moottoripaa with a left right combo! Jou follows him down to the ground into side control.
Moottoripaa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jou cracks Moottoripaa with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jou immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Moottoripaa is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Funk Jou!
A relieved looking Funk Jou 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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