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CEC 221 : Take Up The Gauntlet PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Orkidea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostergaard comes into the arena with Bad Street, Atlanta, GA blaring out of the sound system. Orkidea has chosen You're The Best as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsten Ostergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olof Orkidea!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostergaard keeps the fight on the outside.
Orkidea has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orkidea will feel that in the morning.
Ostergaard connects with a body shot that sends Orkidea's belly button to the back.
Good work by Orkidea as he checks the leg kick.
Orkidea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A leg kick checked by Ostergaard.
Orkidea looks to throw the jab but Ostergaard is out of range.
Ostergaard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut.
A big left from Orkidea misses.
Ostergaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostergaard misses with a wild body shot.
Ostergaard lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orkidea throws a solid leg kick but Ostergaard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orkidea.
Orkidea pushes Ostergaard up against the cage in a clinch.
Ostergaard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ostergaard scores a nice knee to the body.
Ostergaard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Orkidea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ostergaard is working Orkidea over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ostergaard.
A bit of stalling here from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard crunches a lovely knee into Orkidea's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ostergaard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ostergaard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ostergaard keeps control of Orkidea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ostergaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orkidea wants to break free but Ostergaard has control.
Orkidea is trying to push Ostergaard away but Ostergaard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ostergaard prevents Orkidea from breaking the clinch.
Ostergaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ostergaard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ostergaard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orkidea tries to circle away but Ostergaard has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ostergaard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ostergaard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ostergaard pushes off an throws an elbow but Orkidea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orkidea is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orkidea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torsten Ostergaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orkidea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ostergaard is out of range.
Ostergaard throws the left hand but Orkidea avoids the punch easily.
Ostergaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orkidea.
Ostergaard misses with a right hand
and Orkidea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ostergaard darts in and clinches Orkidea up against the cage.
Ostergaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orkidea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orkidea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ostergaard.
Orkidea misses with a body kick.
Ostergaard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orkidea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orkidea throws a leg kick
and Ostergaard counters with a nice uppercut.
Orkidea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ostergaard lunges at Orkidea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orkidea's hand.
Orkidea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ostergaard.
Orkidea shoots in looking for a takedown. Ostergaard tries to sprawl out of it but Orkidea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ostergaard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orkidea throws a leg kick which misses Ostergaard's front leg but catches the back leg as Ostergaard tries to avoid it.
Ostergaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orkidea on the side of the head.
Orkidea misses with a head kick.
Orkidea looks for the body kick but Ostergaard saw that one coming.
Orkidea throws a leg kick which misses Ostergaard's front leg but catches the back leg as Ostergaard tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ostergaard throws a body punch but Orkidea moves out of range.
Ostergaard blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Ostergaard looks for the body kick but Orkidea saw that one coming.
Ostergaard has closed the distance and engaged Orkidea in a clinch.
Ostergaard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Ostergaard.
Orkidea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ostergaard defending well as Orkidea loads up on a big left hand.
Orkidea avoids the body shot from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orkidea tries to close the distance and clinch but Ostergaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orkidea scores with a head kick.
Ostergaard looks to land a left hand but Orkidea moved out of range nicely.
Ostergaard tests Orkidea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orkidea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ostergaard takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsten Ostergaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olof Orkidea's cut.
That's time! Ostergaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orkidea 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.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Ostergaard blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Ostergaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Orkidea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ostergaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Orkidea tries to clinch there but Ostergaard circles away.
Ostergaard thumps Orkidea with a low kick.
Ostergaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orkidea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ostergaard moves out of range of the body kick from Orkidea.
Ostergaard moves forwards but Orkidea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ostergaard throws an overhand right that lands on Orkidea's shoulder, as Orkidea tries to avoid the shot.
Ostergaard dips to his left and cracks Orkidea with an uppercut!
Orkidea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but Orkidea checks it.
Orkidea misses with a kick to the body.
Ostergaard has Orkidea up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea breaks from the clinch.
Orkidea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orkidea keeps the fight on the outside.
Orkidea looks to land a body kick but Ostergaard moved away.
Ostergaard throws a body punch but Orkidea moves out of range.
Orkidea tries a low kick but Ostergaard avoids it.
Orkidea is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard's corner calls for a 1-2. Ostergaard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orkidea is rocked!
Ostergaard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orkidea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orkidea is still on wobbly legs! Can Ostergaard finish him?
Ostergaard fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Orkidea square on the jaw! Damn, Orkidea is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torsten Ostergaard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Columbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 lbs
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Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Columbar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard scores with a one two! Columbar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Columbar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard checks the leg kick.
Maynard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maynard with a nice cross.
Columbar throws a jab when Maynard was well out of range.
Columbar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maynard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maynard slaps away a takedown attempt from Columbar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbar.
A thudding body kick lands there by Columbar!
Maynard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Columbars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard digs a good hook to Columbar's body.
Maynard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maynard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Columbar wants to clinch up but Maynard keeps it at a distance.
Columbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
Maynard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Columbar can pounce on him.
Columbar tries to work over Maynard's front leg with a kick but Maynard checks it.
Alexander Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbar clobbers Maynard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbar. That did some damage!
Columbar throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maynard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maynard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Columbar's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maynard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Columbar fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Columbar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbar.
Maynard checks a low kick from Columbar.
Columbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maynard moves away.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Maynard looks to land a left hand but Columbar moved out of range nicely.
Columbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Columbar scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Columbar
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbar shoots for a takedown but Maynard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maynard throws out a loose jab but Columbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maynard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Columbar at a distance.
A lazy left from Maynard finds it's target.
Columbar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbar 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.
Alexander Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Columbar 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.
Columbar fails to land the takedown.
Columbar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Columbar looks gassed!
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Columbar pushes him off.
Columbar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maynard counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maynard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Columbar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbar manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Columbar shoots in.
Maynard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Maynard.
Maynard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Columbar. Columbar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maynard lands an overhand right.
Columbar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maynard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Columbar.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses
and Columbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard 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.
Columbar misses with a right hand
and Maynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Columbar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maynard. That did some damage!
Maynard throws a chopping leg kick but Columbar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Columbar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maynard but Maynard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Columbar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maynard counters with a left and a right that stings Columbar.
Alexander Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbar misses with a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maynard moves out of range of the leg kick from Columbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Columbar.
Donk. Maynard catches Columbar right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maynard punishes Columbar's body with a nice straight punch.
Columbar is breathing heavily.
Columbar throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maynard digs a good body shot into Columbar's ribs.
Columbar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard tries to clinch up but Columbar circles away and keeps his distance.
Maynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbar circles away quickly and effectively.
Maynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maynard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Columbar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Maynard scores with a four punch combination!
Maynard throws a nice looking combination but Columbar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
Maynard cracks Columbar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Maynard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maynard.
Maynard connects with a crisp jab.
Columbar is rocked!
Columbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maynard scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard feints and then cracks Columbar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbar down.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maynard punishes Columbar's body with a nice straight punch.
Columbar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maynard finds it's way round the side to connect with Columbar's head.
Columbar is still on wobbly legs! Can Maynard finish him?
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Columbar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Columbar seems to have recovered his senses.
Columbar throws a leg kick but Maynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Maynard as he checks the leg kick.
Maynard throws a shot to the body.
Maynard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Columbar has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maynard as the two fighters clinch.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbar controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar tries to stall but Maynard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maynard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Columbar.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Columbar.
Maynard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Columbar tries to land knees in the clinch but Maynard avoids the damage to the body.
Columbar can't get the takedown.
Maynard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbar missing with knees to the body.
Maynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard letting Columbar take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maynard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Columbar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Columbar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Columbar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbar throws a sloppy head kick and Maynard moves out of range easily.
Maynard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Columbar takes a step back to recover.
Columbar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Columbar checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maynard.
Columbar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Columbar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard scoring well with a low kick there.
Columbar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maynard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbar is looking to score with low kicks.
Maynard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maynard thuds his right hand into Columbar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Maynard does no damage.
Columbar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maynard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Columbar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maynard can pounce on him.
Columbar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard.
Maynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbar's sensitive parts.
Columbar takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard thumps Columbar with a low kick.
Columbar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Columbar tries to move into range but Maynard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbar throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Maynard.
Maynard swings for the body but Columbar moves out of range.
Maynard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Columbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maynard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Columbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbar tries to work over Maynard's front leg with a kick but Maynard checks it.
Columbar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maynard. Maynard obviously looking to wear him down.
Maynard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maynard is looking to slow Columbar down with leg kicks.
Alexander Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a slapping body shot.
Maynard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Columbar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maynard thows a body kick. Columbar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Columbar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jan Columbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Columbar misses with a leg kick.
Maynard lands with an overhand left.
Columbar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
A low kick from Columbar is predictable there
and Maynard counters with a low kick, right behind Columbar 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar 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.
Maynard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maynard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Columbar misses
and Maynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maynard scores with a nice strike.
Columbar misses with a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a body kick that stops Columbar in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbar misses with a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Columbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbar can do to turn this around?
Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Columbar walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maynard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Maynard!
Alexander Maynard 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 Johannes van Bruggen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Wailer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wailer has chosen Soul Rebel as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes van Bruggen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bunny Wailer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wailer swats away the attempt to clinch by van Bruggen.
van Bruggen closes the distance and clinches.
Wailer struggles to land a body shot inside as van Bruggen controls his hands.
Wailer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
van Bruggen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wailer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
van Bruggen moves into range and clinches up with Wailer.
Wailer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Wailer.
van Bruggen is looking for a takedown.
van Bruggen has Wailer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. van Bruggen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wailer tumbling to the mat - van Bruggen dives into Wailer's guard.
Wailer controlling van Bruggen's posture.
van Bruggen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wailer is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bruggen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
van Bruggen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wailer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. van Bruggen defends it easily.
van Bruggen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
van Bruggen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wailer for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johannes van Bruggen.
Wailer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
van Bruggen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wailer keeping full guard, as van Bruggen tries to pass.
van Bruggen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wailer has momentary wrist control but van Bruggen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen looking to pass the guard.
Wailer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in van Bruggen's guard.
van Bruggen controlling Wailer's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Johannes van Bruggen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
van Bruggen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes van Bruggen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - van Bruggen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen slips under a jab.
van Bruggen connects with an inside leg kick.
van Bruggen shoots in looking for a takedown but Wailer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing van Bruggen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wailer misses with a wild combination.
Wailer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from van Bruggen.
Wailer takes a swing at van Bruggen's ribcage but misses.
Wailer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wailer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from van Bruggen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Bruggen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wailer avoids it really well and circles away.
van Bruggen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wailer to the mat! Wailer manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes van Bruggen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
van Bruggen avoids the body shot from Wailer.
van Bruggen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and van Bruggen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
van Bruggen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
van Bruggen fails with the takedown.
van Bruggen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wailer is out of range.
van Bruggen thuds his right hand into Wailer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
van Bruggen punishes Wailer's body with a nice straight punch.
Wailer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wailer thuds a left hand into van Bruggen's body.
Wailer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
van Bruggen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wailer but Wailer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bruggen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wailer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wailer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from van Bruggen.
van Bruggen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wailer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wailer's jab looks to have found its range, popping van Bruggen under the eye.
Wailer misses with a double jab.
van Bruggen tries to clinch up but Wailer circles away and keeps his distance.
Wailer lands with a shot to the body.
van Bruggen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes van Bruggen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Wailer.
Wailer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
van Bruggen closes the distance and clinches.
van Bruggen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wailer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wailer gets underhooks to prevent van Bruggen's takedown attempt.
A short left from Wailer.
Wailer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wailer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wailer tries to throw a body punch but van Bruggen avoids it by throwing Wailer back against the cage.
van Bruggen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wailer prevents it.
van Bruggen wants a takedown.
Wailer gets underhooks to prevent van Bruggen's takedown attempt.
van Bruggen is trying to drag Wailer to the mat but Wailer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wailer lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wailer stalling.
Wailer is pressed up against the cage. van Bruggen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wailer down to the mat. Wailer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wailer throws an overhand right that lands on van Bruggen's shoulder, as van Bruggen tries to avoid the shot.
van Bruggen is looking to clinch.
Bunny Wailer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
van Bruggen wants to clinch up but Wailer keeps it at a distance.
van Bruggen moves in looking to clinch but Wailer pushes him off.
van Bruggen lands a nice shot that snaps Wailer's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from van Bruggen.
Wailer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wailer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wailer misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wailer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wailer throws an overhand right that lands on van Bruggen's shoulder, as van Bruggen tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as van Bruggen blocks the low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wailer misses with a wild combination.
van Bruggen looks to land a left hand but Wailer moved out of range nicely.
van Bruggen connects with a leg kick. Wailer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wailer is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from van Bruggen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Wailer.
van Bruggen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wailer.
Wailer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but van Bruggen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wailer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Wailer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
van Bruggen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunny Wailer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
van Bruggen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wailer swivels and escapes.
Wailer throws a lazy right hand but van Bruggen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wailer looks to score with a jab to the body but van Bruggen is just out of range.
Wailer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
van Bruggen tries to clinch there but Wailer circles away.
van Bruggen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wailer!
van Bruggen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wailer is looking to escape.
Wailer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wailer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
van Bruggen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wailer is looking to escape.
Wailer is looking to improve his position but van Bruggen isn't that keen on the idea.
Wailer gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wailer manages to get to full guard.
van Bruggen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wailer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
van Bruggen slips nicely into half guard.
van Bruggen content to control rather than advance.
Wailer gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen preventing the sweep.
van Bruggen wants to control from the top but Wailer keeps moving.
van Bruggen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
van Bruggen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wailer is keeping the position for now.
Wailer is pulling down on van Bruggen's head. It's preventing any offense from van Bruggen, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen controlling from the top position.
Johannes van Bruggen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
van Bruggen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wailer scores with a sloppy right hand. van Bruggen should have avoided that one.
van Bruggen scores with a takedown into Wailer's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
van Bruggen trying to control but Wailer is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wailer is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes van Bruggen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think van Bruggen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes van Bruggen!
A very excited looking Johannes van Bruggen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Snorodecki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Snorodecki counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie is trying to drag Snorodecki to the mat but Snorodecki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snorodecki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Snorodecki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snorodecki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorodecki instigates a clinch.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorodecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snorodecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snorodecki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snorodecki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie prevents Snorodecki from getting back to his feet.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Snorodecki is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snorodecki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Snorodecki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snorodecki throws an elbow but misses.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Snorodecki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie is trying to keep Snorodecki in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorodecki gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Snorodecki wants to clinch.
Snorodecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Chris Snorodecki has been cut.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Snorodecki's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Snorodecki has wrist control.
Snorodecki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorodecki wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie postures up in Snorodecki's guard and throws a big left but Snorodecki blocks it.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie 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.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Snorodecki's brow.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Snorodecki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Snorodecki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snorodecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chris Snorodecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Snorodecki wants to clinch.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Snorodecki avoids nicely.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snorodecki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Snorodecki counters with a straight right hand.
Snorodecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorodecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Snorodecki wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Snorodecki staying out of range there.
Snorodecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chris Snorodecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Snorodecki counters with an inside leg kick.
Snorodecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Snorodecki.
Snorodecki moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Snorodecki counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snorodecki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Snorodecki blocks the low kick.
Snorodecki tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Snorodecki was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snorodecki tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Snorodecki tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
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!
Snorodecki tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snorodecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie jabs at Snorodecki's body.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Snorodecki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snorodecki prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to drag Snorodecki to the mat but Snorodecki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki prevents a body shot from Gracie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Snorodecki has him pressed against the cage.
Snorodecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snorodecki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie postures up in Snorodecki's guard and throws a big left but Snorodecki blocks it.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snorodecki's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Snorodecki blocks nicely.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ralph Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snorodecki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie throws a strike but Snorodecki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Snorodecki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Snorodecki moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Jab by Gracie.
Snorodecki is rocked!
Snorodecki leaves his chin hanging out and Gracie seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Snorodecki crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Lemieux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Collins misses with a leg kick.
Lemieux doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemieux cracks Collins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Collins connects with an inside leg kick.
Lemieux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemieux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Collins misses
and Lemieux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left lands for Lemieux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Collins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lemieux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Collins scrambles back to his feet.
Collins is rocked!
Collins moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux knocks out Collins with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Lemieux before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Lemieux picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Lemieux!
A relieved looking David Lemieux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ten Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye of the Tiger. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ten Red Gym!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade connects with a leg kick. Red Gym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slade looks to throw the jab but Red Gym is out of range.
Slade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Red Gym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slade was well out of range. Poor timing from Red Gym.
Red Gym misses with a hook.
Slade is looking to land body kicks.
Slade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slade misses with a body kick.
Slade throws a head kick that misses.
Red Gym moves away from the strike by Slade.
Red Gym throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Slade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Red Gym.
Slade misses with a body shot.
Red Gym takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Red Gym staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Red Gym. Beautiful body shot.
Slade misses with an uppercut. Red Gym saw that one coming.
Red Gym moves out of range of the leg kick from Slade.
Slade just misses with a punch to the body.
Red Gym paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slade connects with a leg kick. Red Gym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slade slips a jab and a cross from Red Gym.
Slade throws a right hand that misses
and Red Gym counters with a straight right hand.
Red Gym ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Red Gym momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Red Gym. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Red Gym there.
Ten Red Gym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Red Gym misses with a two punch combination.
Red Gym feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade sizes up Red Gym with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slade looks to score with a jab to the body but Red Gym is just out of range.
Slade lands a jab.
Red Gym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Red Gym takes one on the button.
Slade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Red Gym's calf.
Slade misses with a low kick as Red Gym jumps back.
Slade thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Slade is predictable there
and Red Gym counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slade slips under a jab.
Red Gym misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Slade.
Red Gym misses with a hook to the body
and Slade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Red Gym under the eye.
A big right from Slade misses.
Slade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Red Gym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Red Gym lands a nice shot to the body.
Slade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slade on the side of the head.
A head kick by Slade misses
and Red Gym counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red Gym scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slade swings for the body but Red Gym moves out of range.
Red Gym throws a nice looking combination but Slade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Red Gym looks to land a right hand but Slade moved out of range.
Slade thows a body shot but no joy.
Red Gym ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Red Gym swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slade counters with a low kick, right behind Red Gym 's knee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slade tries to land a front kick but Red Gym steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Red Gym ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slade moves away.
A big right from Slade misses.
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 John Slade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slade defending well as Red Gym loads up on a big left hand.
Slade tries to move into range but Red Gym moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Red Gym avoids the body shot from Slade.
Red Gym has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Red Gym misses with a wild body shot.
Slade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slade cracks Red Gym with an open hand slap.
Slade feints and then cracks Red Gym's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Red Gym down.
Red Gym slips a jab and a cross from Slade.
A right-left combo lands from Red Gym.
Red Gym works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Red Gym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red Gym digs a good body shot into Slade's ribs.
Red Gym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slade was well out of range. Poor timing from Red Gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Red Gym takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slade has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Slade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slade throws the left hand but Red Gym avoids the punch easily.
Slade avoids the body shot from Red Gym.
Slade throws a head kick but Red Gym moves out of range.
Slade staying out of range there.
Red Gym throws the left hand but Slade avoids the punch easily.
Red Gym misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Red Gym misses.
Red Gym misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Red Gym cracks Slade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Red Gym needs to keep his hands up - Slade had a free shot at his head there.
Slade scores with the left hand. Red Gym knows he should have avoided that one.
Red Gym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red Gym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red Gym wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Red Gym is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slade rather than just go for the knockout.
Red Gym scores with a jab to the body.
Red Gym throws a hook but Slade blocks it.
Red Gym moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Red Gym throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Slade throws a leg kick
and Red Gym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slade counters with a big head kick but Red Gym shrugs it off.
Red Gym loads up on a big right hand but Slade slips the punch.
Slade throws a leg kick but Red Gym sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Red Gym misses the target.
Red Gym will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slade takes one to the side of the head.
Red Gym on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Red Gym thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Red Gym, as that shot connected.
Red Gym misses the body punch
and Slade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Red Gym thinking.
Slade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Slade coming out on top.
Red Gym tries to bum rush Slade with a series of wild strikes but Slade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ten Red Gym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slade misses with a hook
and Red Gym counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade misses with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Slade.
Red Gym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red Gym swings for the body but Slade moves out of range.
Slade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red Gym throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Red Gym misses the shot to the body.
Red Gym looks to score with a jab to the body but Slade is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ten Red Gym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Red Gym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red Gym looks to score with a jab to the body but Slade is just out of range.
Red Gym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slade.
Red Gym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Slade.
Red Gym slips a jab from Slade.
Red Gym bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slade misses with a straight left.
Slade tries to score with a low kick but Red Gym moves his leg out of the way.
Red Gym throws a hook but Slade blocks it.
A big left from Red Gym misses.
Slade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade ducks right into an uppercut from Red Gym.
Slade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Red Gym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slade.
Slade connects with a solid leg kick.
Slade stalks Red Gym and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Red Gym's face. Red Gym staggers backwards, shaken.
Red Gym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slade throws a head kick but Red Gym moves out of range.
Red Gym misses with a left hand
and Slade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Red Gym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Red Gym moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Red Gym connects with a jab.
Slade lands with a hook. Red Gym tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slade throws a leg kick but Red Gym checks it.
Red Gym thows a body shot but no joy.
Slade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red Gym misses the body punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Slade counters with a head kick.
Red Gym thows a left - swing and a miss!
Red Gym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slade was well out of range. Poor timing from Red Gym.
Red Gym avoids the body shot from Slade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Red Gym checks the leg kick.
Slade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Red Gym lands a jab to the head.
Slade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slade throws a low kick but Red Gym avoids it.
Nice jab there from Slade.
Red Gym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slade misses with a leg kick
and Red Gym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slade cracks Red Gym with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Red Gym with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Slade.
Red Gym throws a hook but Slade avoids it easily.
Slade jabs at Red Gym's body.
Slade tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Red Gym.
Red Gym moves out of range as Slade strikes.
Red Gym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slade throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Red Gym misses.
Slade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red Gym misses the shot to the body.
Red Gym scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Slade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deforz.
Deforz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kala. That did some damage!
Kala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kala tries to bum rush Deforz with a series of wild strikes but Deforz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deforz throws a sloppy head kick and Kala moves out of range easily.
Kala throws a series of strikes that have Deforz backpedaling.
Kala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deforz.
Deforz ducks under a wild hook from Kala.
Deforz takes one to the side of the head.
Deforz lands a really nice looking cross but Kala seems unphased.
Kala misses with a wild body shot.
Kala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deforz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kala.
Kala drops his hands momentarily and Deforz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kala misses the shot to the body.
Kala connects with a single shot there.
Deforz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deforz defending well as Kala loads up on a big left hand.
Kala throws a poor cross that misses
and Deforz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Deforz tries to clinch but Kala moves out of range.
Kala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deforz.
Kala lands the left hand.
Kala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deforz but Deforz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kala lands a right hook to the body.
Deforz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kalle Kala has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Deforz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Deforz!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deforz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kala.
Deforz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kala.
Deforz closes the distance and pushes Kala back into the cage.
Kala breaks from the clinch.
Kala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deforz. Deforz obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deforz tries to clinch but Kala is having none of it.
Deforz connects with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Kala.
Deforz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deforz lands a high kick!
Mulroon Deforz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deforz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deforz wants to clinch.
Kala misses with an uppercut
and Deforz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kala really felt that one!
Kala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kalle Kala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kala.
Kala keeps the fight on the outside.
Deforz slaps away a takedown attempt from Kala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deforz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deforz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deforz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deforz tries to clinch there but Kala circles away.
Kala cracks Deforz with an open hand slap.
Deforz fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deforz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deforz swivels and escapes.
Mulroon Deforz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala looks to land a combination but Deforz avoids it well.
Deforz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kala takes a swing at Deforz's ribcage but misses.
Kala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Deforz has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deforz counters with a right hand to the body.
Deforz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kala.
Kala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deforz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kala throws out the jab.
Deforz throws a jab when Kala was well out of range.
Deforz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deforz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kala is just out of range.
Kala blocks a head kick by Deforz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deforz counters with a straight right hand.
Deforz misses with a body kick.
Kala swings for the body but Deforz moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mulroon Deforz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kala's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kala throws a jab when Deforz was well out of range.
Kala with a hook.
Kala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deforz.
Deforz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kala avoids the head kick by Deforz.
Deforz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kala!
A slow jab from Deforz misses its intended target.
Kala misses with a looping left.
Deforz has managed to clinch.
Kala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deforz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deforz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kala. Deforz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deforz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deforz lands with a right hand.
Kala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kala swats away the attempt to clinch by Deforz.
Kala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deforz's head.
Deforz tests Kala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Kala misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kala ducks under a wild hook from Deforz.
Kala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deforz manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deforz misses with a wild body shot.
Deforz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deforz moves out of range as Kala strikes.
Kala misses with a body shot.
Kala fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deforz to the ground. Kala is now in Deforz's guard.
Kala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deforz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deforz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deforz has escaped and now he's on top!
Kala isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Deforz stacks Kala on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Deforz!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kala is looking for a sweep.
Kala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Deforz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deforz slows the pace down in half guard.
Kala is refusing to be controlled, as Deforz sits in half guard.
Kala is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kala.
Kala tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kala trying to control here.
Deforz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kala reverses the position - he's now on top in Deforz's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kala works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalle Kala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deforz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kala somewhat.
Kala swings widly with a right hand
and Deforz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deforz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kala.
Deforz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kala blocks a head kick by Deforz.
Deforz tries to clinch but Kala moves out of range.
Kala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deforz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deforz moves away from the strike by Kala.
Kala loads up on a big right hand but Deforz slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Kala. Beautiful body shot.
Deforz throws the kick towards the body but Kala avoids it.
Deforz tries to land a front kick but Kala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kala connects with the punch.
Kala works the jab nicely.
Deforz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deforz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deforz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deforz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deforz as he jumps to the side.
Kala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulroon Deforz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deforz slips under a jab from Kala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kala throws an overhand right that lands on Deforz's shoulder, as Deforz tries to avoid the shot.
Kala misses with a hook
and Deforz counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deforz lands with a cross.
Deforz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Deforz tenderised Kala's leg. Kala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deforz moves away.
Deforz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kala throws a shot to the body.
Deforz cracks Kala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deforz has managed to clinch.
Deforz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deforz.
Kala tries to score a body lock takedown but Deforz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mulroon Deforz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kala.
Kala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deforz working aggressively here.
Kala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deforz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kala has time to react.
Deforz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kala momentarily.
Deforz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deforz closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Deforz.
Deforz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kala is trying to force a seperation but Deforz has the dominant position.
Deforz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kala controls his hands.
Deforz scores with a hook to the body.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deforz tries to stall but Kala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala misses with a lunging right hand
and Kala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deforz wants to clinch up but Kala keeps it at a distance.
Deforz fakes the leg kick and cracks Kala in the body.
Kala throws a hook but Deforz blocks it.
Deforz throws a sloppy head kick and Kala moves out of range easily.
Deforz lands a high kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kala. Deforz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kala throws a looping overhand right but Deforz ducks down to avoid it.
Kala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deforz to the mat! Deforz manages to get full guard.
Kala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kala postures up and lands a big shot to Deforz's brow.
Kala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deforz trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mulroon Deforz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deforz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mulroon Deforz!
Mulroon Deforz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Mrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mrs comes to the cage accompanied by I'm sexy and I know it by LMFAO. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
265 lbs
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255 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Mrs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujansuu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mrs misses the target.
Mrs slips a jab and a cross from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mrs.
Mrs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kujansuu.
Good work by Mrs as he checks the leg kick.
Kujansuu misses with a leg kick
and Mrs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mrs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kujansuu.
Kujansuu throws a head kick but Mrs moves out of range.
Mrs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu thows a leg kick but Mrs checks it
and Mrs counters with a nice body shot.
Mrs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Kujansuu misses its intended target.
Kujansuu avoids the body shot from Mrs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kujansuu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mrs was well out of range. Poor timing from Kujansuu.
Mrs blocks a leg kick.
Mrs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mrs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kujansuu misses the jab.
Kujansuu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kujansuu.
Mrs throws a low kick, looking for Kujansuu's leg but Kujansuu calmly moves out of range.
Mrs throws a hook but Kujansuu blocks it.
Kujansuu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mrs is out of range.
Mrs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mrs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kujansuu misses with a shot to the body
and Mrs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kujansuu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mrs misses the jab.
Kujansuu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mrs's sensitive parts.
Kujansuu misses with a wild body shot.
Mrs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mrs lands a really nice looking cross but Kujansuu seems unphased.
Kujansuu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kujansuu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kujansuu thuds his right hand into Mrs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kujansuu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kujansuu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kujansuu is able to avoid easily.
Mrs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kujansuu under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kujansuu.
A big right from Mrs misses.
Mrs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mrs lands a slapping body shot.
Mrs moves into range and clinches up with Kujansuu.
Kujansuu breaks from the clinch.
Kujansuu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mrs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mrs drives through and clinches with Kujansuu against the cage.
Kujansuu is looking to break free of the clinch but Mrs has double underhooks.
Mrs manages to break the clinch.
Kujansuu is looking to slow Mrs down with leg kicks.
Kujansuu throws a series of punches but Mrs moves out of range.
Kujansuu pushes Mrs away with a front kick.
Kujansuu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kujansuu, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrs throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kujansuu stumbling backwards into the cage! Kujansuu bounces back off the cage towards Mrs, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Mrs lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Mrs celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mr Mrs!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Mrs waved his t-shirt featuring SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pao Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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178 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pao Ling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling throws a leg kick but Alavaara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alavaara is looking to chop away at Ling's legs.
Ling lands with a nice body kick.
Ling throws a leg kick that misses.
Alavaara throws a low kick but Ling avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Ling misses.
Alavaara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alavaara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alavaara punishes Ling's body with a nice straight punch.
Alavaara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alavaara.
Alavaara misses with an uppercut.
Alavaara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alavaara's calf.
Alavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ling moves away.
Ling is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling misses with a head kick.
Alavaara swings for the body but Ling moves out of range.
Ling scores with a punch to the head.
Ling scoring well with a low kick there.
Ling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alavaara on the side of the head.
Ling scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Ling misses.
Ling throws a head kick that misses
and Alavaara counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Pao Ling has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Alavaara blocks the low kick.
Alavaara scores with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alavaara.
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!
Alavaara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alavaara misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ling looks to score with a jab to the body but Alavaara is just out of range.
Alavaara misses with a leg kick
and Ling counters with a leg kick.
Ling tests Alavaara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alavaara throws a head kick that misses.
Alavaara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alavaara.
Ling misses with a body shot.
Ling missing with a left hand there. Alavaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alavaara throws a poor cross that misses
and Ling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Ling misses.
Ling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alavaara.
Alavaara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Ling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ling connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ling moves out of range of the strikes.
Alavaara misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alavaara.
Alavaara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ling tries a low kick but Alavaara avoids it.
Ling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alavaara looks to throw the jab but Ling is out of range.
Alavaara checks a leg kick.
Alavaara scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alavaara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ling.
A bone on bone clash there as Alavaara blocks the leg kick.
A head kick from Ling lands but Alavaara takes it in his stride.
Alavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ling.
Alavaara misses with a wild body shot.
Alavaara looks to land a combination but Ling avoids it well.
Alavaara checks the leg kick.
Alavaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Alavaara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alavaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ling.
A punch combination from Alavaara misses.
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 Pao Ling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pao Ling's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alavaara loads up on a big right hand but Ling slips the punch.
Ling lands a right hook to the body.
Alavaara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ling checks it well.
Alavaara blocks the body kick.
Alavaara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pao Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Alavaara. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Ling lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alavaara doesn't seem phased though.
Alavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ling moves away.
Alavaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ling throws an off balance right hand
and Alavaara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ling connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Alavaara.
Alavaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling throws out a leg kick but Alavaara moves out of range and Ling only half commits.
Ling feints and then cracks Alavaara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alavaara down.
Ling checks a low kick from Alavaara.
Alavaara avoids the body shot from Ling.
Ling throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alavaara counters with a straight right hand.
Ling throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alavaara throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a low kick, right behind Alavaara 's knee.
Alavaara tries to clinch up.
Ling throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Ling misses its intended target.
Ling lands an overhand right.
Ling swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling scores with a nice body kick.
Alavaara checks a low kick from Ling.
Alavaara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alavaara throws a low kick but Ling avoids it.
Ling wants to land a leg kick but Alavaara is out of range.
A slow jab from Alavaara misses its intended target.
Alavaara lands a jab to the head.
A head kick by Ling misses
letting Alavaara counter with a right hand.
Ling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alavaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ling.
Pao Ling is winning the standup battle so far.
Alavaara checks a leg kick.
Ling motions for Alavaara to come forward. Ling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara ducks right into an uppercut from Ling.
Ling throws a nice looking combination but Alavaara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alavaara tries to clinch up.
Alavaara lands a head shot.
Alavaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alavaara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alavaara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ling delivers a nice body kick.
Ling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alavaara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ling connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Alavaara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alavaara misses with a body shot.
Ling throws a leg kick which misses Alavaara's front leg but catches the back leg as Alavaara tries to avoid it.
Ling scores with a jab. Alavaara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ling throws a head kick that misses
and Alavaara counters with a left to the body.
Ling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alavaara.
Alavaara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ling checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alavaara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alavaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alavaara checks the leg kick.
Ling avoids the body shot from Alavaara.
Ling swings for the body but Alavaara moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pao Ling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ling throws a head kick that misses.
Ling misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ling lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alavaara will feel that in the morning.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ling.
Alavaara lands a jab to Ling's midsection.
Alavaara looks to land a body kick but Ling moved away.
Alavaara checks a leg kick.
Ling slips under a jab from Alavaara.
Ling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ling staying out of range there.
Ling bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body punch from Alavaara.
Alavaara slips under a jab from Ling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alavaara checks it well.
Ling scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Ling misses
and Ling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alavaara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ling counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Ling misses its intended target.
Alavaara misses with a two punch combination.
Ling feints and then cracks Alavaara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alavaara down.
Ling throws an overhand right that lands on Alavaara's shoulder, as Alavaara tries to avoid the shot.
Ling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ling lands with a straight right. Alavaara didn't see that one coming.
Ling misses with a body kick.
Ling attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alavaara!
Ling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alavaara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alavaara throws a hook but Ling avoids it easily.
Alavaara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alavaara 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.
Alavaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ling looks to throw a body kick
enabling Alavaara to counter with a crisp jab.
Alavaara throws a sloppy head kick and Ling moves out of range easily.
Alavaara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ling.
Ling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ling checks a leg kick.
Ling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alavaara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ling throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ling keeps Alavaara at a distance using the push kick.
Ling scores with a jab.
Ling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alavaara.
Ling throws a leg kick that misses.
Alavaara throws a low kick but Ling moves out of range easily.
Ling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alavaara throws out the jab.
Ling tries to land a front kick but Alavaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alavaara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ling momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alavaara. That's going to slow Ling down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling throws the kick towards the body but Alavaara avoids it.
Ling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alavaara.
Ling throws a push kick but Alavaara slaps the foot to one side.
Ling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alavaara manages to avoid it.
Ling misses the body punch
and Alavaara counters with a left and a right that stings Ling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alavaara connects with a body shot.
Ling is looking to chop away at Alavaara's legs.
Alavaara thumps Ling with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ling throws a poor cross that misses
and Alavaara counters with a two punch combo.
Ling is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alavaara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Ling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alavaara batters Ling with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ling is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Alavaara lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ling to the mat with a gruesome thud! Alavaara is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mauri Alavaara!
Mauri Alavaara is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Mauri Alavaara made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarsola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mono - 16.12. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergi Lutsenko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Lutsenko.
Sarsola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lutsenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutsenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarsola throws a shot from downtown. Lutsenko moves away and avoids it.
Sarsola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutsenko.
Sarsola thuds his shin into the meat of Lutsenko's side.
Sarsola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutsenko. Lutsenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarsola throws out a leg kick but Lutsenko moves out of range and Sarsola only half commits.
Sarsola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sarsola throws a hook but Lutsenko avoids it easily.
Sarsola throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Lutsenko does no damage.
Lutsenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sarsola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutsenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lutsenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarsola is one step ahead there.
Sarsola prevents Lutsenko from getting back to his feet.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutsenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarsola throws a big elbow that misses.
Lutsenko wants to stand and escape but Sarsola is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sarsola's guard.
Lutsenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lutsenko throwing strikes but missing.
Lutsenko content to stall in guard here.
Sarsola keeping moving, preventing Lutsenko from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergi Lutsenko.
Lutsenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarsola.
Sergi Lutsenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutsenko blocks a jab.
That kick from Sarsola tenderised Lutsenko's leg. Lutsenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sarsola lands a nice looking body kick.
Lutsenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lutsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarsola moves away.
Sarsola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lutsenko throws a lazy right hand but Sarsola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarsola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lutsenko misses the jab.
Sarsola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lutsenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko leaves Sarsola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sarsola throws a shot from downtown. Lutsenko moves away and avoids it.
Sarsola scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola throws a shot from downtown. Lutsenko moves away and avoids it.
Lutsenko looks to land a combination but Sarsola avoids it well.
Lutsenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sarsola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lutsenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarsola misses with a low kick as Lutsenko jumps back.
Sarsola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutsenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutsenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lutsenko throws a nice looking combination but Sarsola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lutsenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sarsola misses with a looping left.
Lutsenko lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lutsenko throws a series of punches but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sarsola takes one to the side of the head.
Lutsenko ducks under a wild hook from Sarsola.
Sarsola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lutsenko.
Leo Sarsola is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarsola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Lutsenko does no damage.
Lutsenko swings for the body but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola throws an overhand right that lands on Lutsenko's shoulder, as Lutsenko tries to avoid the shot.
Lutsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lutsenko blocks a leg kick.
Sarsola throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko checks a leg kick.
Sarsola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sarsola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sarsola misses with a hook. Lutsenko ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola lands with a nice body punch.
Sarsola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sarsola avoids the body shot from Lutsenko.
Sarsola missing with a left hand there. Lutsenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsenko. Sarsola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutsenko walks into a left hand.
Sarsola digs a good body shot into Lutsenko's ribs.
Sarsola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lutsenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sarsola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sarsola lands a nice shot to the body.
Lutsenko closes the distance and clinches.
Lutsenko blocking some punches.
Sarsola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutsenko stalling in the clinch but Sarsola improves position.
Lutsenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarsola is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarsola pushes Lutsenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutsenko looking to stall.
Lutsenko tries to work over Sarsola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarsola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lutsenko backwards.
Sarsola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sarsola.
Lutsenko is breathing heavily.
Sarsola lands with a left to the head.
Lutsenko tries to work over Sarsola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutsenko has a couple of punches blocked by Sarsola.
Lutsenko trying to stall but Sarsola improves his position.
Sarsola is working Lutsenko over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sarsola misses with a body punch.
Sarsola lands a body punch.
Sarsola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarsola manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutsenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarsola.
Sarsola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lutsenko at a distance.
Sarsola throws the left hand but Lutsenko avoids the punch easily.
Lutsenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sarsola finds it's way round the side to connect with Lutsenko's head.
Sarsola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sarsola misses with a low kick.
Lutsenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutsenko is looking to clinch.
Lutsenko misses with a straight left.
Lutsenko throws a right hand that misses
and Sarsola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarsola cracks Lutsenko with a good jab.
Sarsola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lutsenko pinned against the cage. Lutsenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sarsola digs a good body shot into Lutsenko's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutsenko throws a right hand that Sarsola ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarsola also avoids with ease.
Sarsola lands a nice shot that snaps Lutsenko's head back.
Sarsola throws out a loose jab but Lutsenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutsenko connects with a right hand. Sarsola shakes it off.
Lutsenko misses the shot to the body.
Sarsola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lutsenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sarsola scrambles back to his feet.
Leo Sarsola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutsenko lands a head kick. Sarsola smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sarsola connects with a single shot there.
Sarsola throws a body punch but Lutsenko moves out of range.
Lutsenko stuns Sarsola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lutsenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarsola to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarsola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lutsenko misses with a wild body shot.
Sarsola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lutsenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Lutsenko's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sarsola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lutsenko counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sarsola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sarsola lands with a cross.
Lutsenko checks a leg kick.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lutsenko as he avoids it easily.
Lutsenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarsola.
Sarsola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lutsenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lutsenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutsenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lutsenko throws an overhand right that lands on Sarsola's shoulder, as Sarsola tries to avoid the shot.
Lutsenko defending well as Sarsola loads up on a big left hand.
Sarsola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lutsenko is able to avoid easily.
Sarsola throws out a loose jab but Lutsenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Sarsola does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sarsola.
Good leg kick by Sarsola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sarsola throws a hook to the side of Lutsenko's head but Lutsenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarsola scores with a shot to the body.
Lutsenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Lutsenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarsola misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lutsenko. That snapped Sarsola's head back.
Lutsenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarsola moves away.
Sarsola misses with a low kick.
Lutsenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lutsenko closes the distance and clinches.
Lutsenko scores with a knee to the head.
Sarsola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutsenko digs a right hand underneath Sarsola's ribcage. Sarsola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sarsola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutsenko backwards.
Sarsola lands with a light punch inside.
Sarsola lands a nice uppercut.
Sarsola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lutsenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lutsenko blocks an uppercut.
Lutsenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sarsola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutsenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lutsenko misses with a punch to the body.
Lutsenko lands with a light punch inside.
Lutsenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Sarsola gets an underhook and turns Lutsenko into the cage.
Sarsola gets through Lutsenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarsola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sarsola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarsola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola misses with a body punch.
Sarsola tries to work over Lutsenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarsola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarsola tries to work over Lutsenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarsola cracks Lutsenko with a nice body shot.
Sarsola gets through Lutsenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarsola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutsenko backwards.
Sarsola misses with a punch on the inside.
Sarsola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lutsenko prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarsola has clasped his hands together around Lutsenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sarsola wants to control but Lutsenko is keeping him busy.
Sarsola working the body and head with strikes.
Sarsola is looking to take a break and control but Lutsenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko tries to improve position but can't.
Lutsenko wants to get back to his feet.
Sarsola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarsola lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sarsola throws a body kick that misses.
Sarsola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lutsenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lutsenko cracks Sarsola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lutsenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarsola feints and then cracks Lutsenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lutsenko down.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Lutsenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lutsenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Sarsola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sarsola tried to score with a low kick but Lutsenko checks it.
Lutsenko misses with a hook. Sarsola ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Lutsenko misses.
Sarsola throws an overhand right that lands on Lutsenko's shoulder, as Lutsenko tries to avoid the shot.
Sarsola tries to close the distance and clinch but Lutsenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Lutsenko.
Sarsola misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutsenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sarsola throws a body punch but Lutsenko moves out of range.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Lutsenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sarsola scores with the left hand. Lutsenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Sarsola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sarsola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sarsola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lutsenko can do to turn this around?
Sarsola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lutsenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sarsola is out of range.
Sarsola motions for Lutsenko to come forward. Sarsola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Sarsola misses.
Sarsola dives in and grabs Lutsenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lutsenko pushes down on Sarsola's head and hops out.
Lutsenko takes a swing at Sarsola's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola stalks Lutsenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lutsenko's face. Lutsenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Sarsola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sarsola swings widly with a right hand
and Lutsenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Lutsenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lutsenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lutsenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarsola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sarsola takes one to the chin there.
Lutsenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sarsola is able to avoid easily.
Lutsenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarsola.
Lutsenko throws a shot to the body.
Sarsola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutsenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Lutsenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sarsola scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarsola.
Sarsola tests Lutsenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lutsenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutsenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarsola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lutsenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarsola somewhat.
Lutsenko slips under a jab from Sarsola.
Lutsenko checks the leg kick.
Sarsola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sarsola throws a chopping leg kick but Lutsenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lutsenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarsola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutsenko.
Sarsola connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutsenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarsola manages to avoid it.
Lutsenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarsola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutsenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sarsola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lutsenko scrambles back to his feet.
Lutsenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarsola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lutsenko checks the leg kick.
Sarsola tries to close the distance and clinch but Lutsenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
Sarsola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lutsenko's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Sarsola coming out on top.
Sarsola misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutsenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sarsola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola had his way with Sergi Lutsenko in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sarsola looks to throw the jab but Lutsenko is out of range.
Lutsenko staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsenko. Sarsola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutsenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutsenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sarsola rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Sarsola tenderised Lutsenko's leg. Lutsenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Sarsola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarsola slips a jab and a cross from Lutsenko.
Good standup being displayed there by Lutsenko as he connects with a hook.
Lutsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarsola moves away.
Lutsenko avoids the body shot from Sarsola.
Sarsola thows a body shot but no joy.
Sarsola throws a jab when Lutsenko was well out of range.
Sarsola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lutsenko.
Lutsenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Sarsola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lutsenko dodges the punch combination from Sarsola.
Lutsenko takes a swing at Sarsola's ribcage but misses.
Lutsenko tries to clinch up.
Lutsenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lutsenko!
Sarsola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutsenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarsola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lutsenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sarsola. That one must have hurt.
Sarsola looks to throw the jab but Lutsenko is out of range.
Lutsenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarsola throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutsenko can pounce on him.
Sarsola is looking to score with low kicks.
Lutsenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sarsola scoring well with a low kick there.
Sergi Lutsenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarsola misses with a looping left.
Lutsenko tries to clinch up but Sarsola circles away and keeps his distance.
Lutsenko moves in looking to clinch but Sarsola pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sarsola.
Sarsola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lutsenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarsola can pounce on him.
Sarsola punishes Lutsenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Lutsenko moves out of range as Sarsola throws a body kick.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Lutsenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola misses with a left hand
and Lutsenko counters with a nice body shot.
Lutsenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarsola scores with a nice right hand.
Sarsola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sarsola thows a body shot but no joy.
Lutsenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarsola jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsenko. Sarsola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutsenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Sarsola misses its intended target.
Sarsola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lutsenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarsola somewhat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lutsenko thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarsola was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutsenko.
Leo Sarsola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown but Lutsenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sarsola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutsenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutsenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lutsenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sarsola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Sarsola misses its intended target.
Lutsenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarsola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutsenko throws a body punch but Sarsola moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarsola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lutsenko.
Nice body punch from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarsola.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Sarsola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sarsola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Sarsola!
Leo Sarsola retains his middleweight title!
Leo Sarsola very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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