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IMMA: Bleed it out PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalana Kawaanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalana Kawaanui is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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222 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kalana Kawaanui!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kawaanui is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kawaanui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Harris there.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Kawaanui has hold of Harris's hands but Harris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harris moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kawaanui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kawaanui looks gassed!
Kawaanui takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harris working the head and body with strikes.
Harris taking a breather here.
Kawaanui wants to control but Harris postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kawaanui taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harris landing a few strikes.
Harris content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Harris is putting a hurting on Kawaanui here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kawaanui takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kawaanui is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kawaanui is still in real trouble! Can Harris finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris taking a breather here.
Harris lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Kawaanui! Harris senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Kawaanui out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Unsettling Differences" by Blue Smock Nancy. Andre Holmes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Natsisiwa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Natsisiwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Natsisiwa.
Holmes takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Natsisiwa tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalle Natsisiwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natsisiwa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Natsisiwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Natsisiwa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holmes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Natsisiwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Natsisiwa is looking to control Holmes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Natsisiwa avoid being mounted?
Holmes controlling the action here.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Natsisiwa dodges it nicely.
Natsisiwa is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kalle Natsisiwa just wasn't active enough.
Natsisiwa lands with a good body shot.
Natsisiwa lands with a right hand.
Natsisiwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natsisiwa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Natsisiwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Natsisiwa. Beautiful body shot.
Holmes looks gassed!
Natsisiwa works Holmes's body with a nice hook.
Natsisiwa throws a shot to the body.
Natsisiwa is looking to wear down Holmes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holmes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Natsisiwa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holmes checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa connects with a looping right hand.
Natsisiwa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Natsisiwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Natsisiwa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holmes's head.
Natsisiwa scores with a body shot.
Holmes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Natsisiwa connects with a right hand. Holmes shakes it off.
Holmes takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Natsisiwa finds it's way through Holmes's defenses.
Holmes is rocked!
Natsisiwa lands with a good body shot.
Natsisiwa drops Holmes with a straight right hand, right on the button! Natsisiwa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Natsisiwa!
Kalle Natsisiwa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doros Dimisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacinto Koutras has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doros Dimisco!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimisco thows a body kick. Koutras tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koutras tries to clinch there but Dimisco circles away.
Dimisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dimisco lands with an overhand left.
Dimisco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimisco closes the distance and clinches.
Koutras dodges an elbow strike from Dimisco.
Dimisco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koutras blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koutras taking a breather.
Koutras jumps into guard, dragging Dimisco to the mat.
Koutras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koutras tries to get out of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Koutras looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dimisco is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimisco wants to get up but he can't break Koutras's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koutras pulls Dimisco in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacinto Koutras wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Koutras fails to land the takedown.
Dimisco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dimisco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koutras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimisco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimisco doesn't manage to clinch there - Koutras circles away.
Koutras could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dimisco wants to clinch
letting Koutras counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimisco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koutras has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koutras and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dimisco rushes Koutras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras avoiding damage as Dimisco throws knees to the body.
Koutras prevents a body shot from Dimisco.
Koutras goes for a takedown attempt but Dimisco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koutras is looking to clinch.
Koutras circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koutras counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dimisco won't be happy with that.
Dimisco is pushing Koutras's head away, looking to escape. Koutras manages to hold on to the position though.
Koutras is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dimisco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koutras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dimisco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Dimisco's face as Koutras controls the position.
Dimisco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dimisco is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doros Dimisco will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dimisco gets caught flat footed, as Koutras shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koutras is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koutras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koutras throwing strikes but missing.
Koutras controlling from the top position.
Jacinto Koutras has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koutras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimisco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koutras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dimisco doesn't manage to clinch there - Koutras circles away.
Dimisco moves in looking to clinch but Koutras pushes him off.
Koutras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimisco is fending him off so far but Koutras persists. Nope, Dimisco circles away and we're back to standing.
Dimisco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koutras.
Dimisco wants to clinch.
Doros Dimisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koutras closes the distance and pushes Dimisco back into the cage.
Dimisco misses with a knee strike.
Dimisco missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacinto Koutras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimisco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimisco pushes Koutras back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimisco swings wildly with an uppercut but Koutras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimisco gets underhooks to prevent Koutras's takedown attempt.
Koutras wants a takedown but no success here.
Dimisco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koutras is defending well for now.
Dimisco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koutras.
Dimisco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koutras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Dimisco.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Dimisco.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Dimisco.
Nice body punch from Dimisco - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimisco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dimisco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimisco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dimisco obliges.
Dimisco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dimisco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koutras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koutras avoiding damage as Dimisco throws knees to the body.
Doros Dimisco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koutras wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimisco has him pressed against the cage.
Dimisco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimisco throws a punch but it's blocked by Koutras.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras managing to block the knees to the body from Dimisco.
Koutras can't get the takedown.
Koutras lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimisco backwards.
Koutras blocks an uppercut.
Dimisco scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jacinto Koutras has been cut.
Dimisco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dimisco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koutras is defending well for now.
Dimisco lands a body shot.
Dimisco lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koutras tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimisco.
Dimisco throws a head punch that misses.
Dimisco blocks a body shot from Koutras.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doros Dimisco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Koutras's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dimisco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimisco tries a low kick but Koutras avoids it.
Koutras drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dimisco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koutras trying to control but Dimisco is working from the bottom.
Dimisco wriggles free and stands up.
Koutras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimisco is fending him off so far but Koutras persists. Nope, Dimisco circles away and we're back to standing.
Dimisco pushes Koutras up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimisco lands with a light punch inside.
Dimisco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dimisco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dimisco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dimisco missing with knees to the body.
Dimisco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koutras.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimisco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koutras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dimisco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dimisco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dimisco connects with a knee to the head.
Dimisco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimisco lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koutras wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacinto Koutras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimisco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimisco swings wildly with an uppercut but Koutras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimisco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimisco prevents a body shot from Koutras.
Dimisco tries to work over Koutras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimisco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimisco lands a knee to the body.
Dimisco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimisco with a knee to the head.
Dimisco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koutras blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jacinto Koutras's cut is getting worse.
Dimisco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dimisco scores with a knee to the head.
Jacinto Koutras's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dimisco missing with knees to the body.
Jacinto Koutras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimisco lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dimisco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimisco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Dimisco.
Dimisco pushes Koutras back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koutras wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dimisco looking to throw knees to the head but Koutras is blocking nicely.
Dimisco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimisco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dimisco tries to land knees in the clinch but Koutras avoids the damage to the body.
Koutras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dimisco is defending well.
Dimisco misses with a knee strike.
Koutras lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dimisco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koutras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimisco with a knee to the head.
Dimisco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dimisco lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doros Dimisco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dimisco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doros Dimisco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latvala has chosen Tie my rope as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roope Latvala!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Latvala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Latvala decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walker's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Latvala controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Latvala throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latvala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Curtis Walker just wasn't active enough.
Latvala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Latvala.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Latvala has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Latvala politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Latvala prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Latvala clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Latvala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Latvala shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latvala decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walker, up you get!
Latvala closes the distance and clinches.
Latvala wants the takedown. Walker is fighting it off but Latvala persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Walker's guard against the cage.
Walker is working an open guard so Latvala takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Latvala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roope Latvala.
Latvala shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's guard.
Latvala stands up and waves to Walker to follow him.
Latvala tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala throws a chopping leg kick but Walker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Latvala fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walker to the ground. Latvala is now in Walker's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Latvala controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Latvala stands and steps away. Walker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker gets caught flat footed, as Latvala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Latvala advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Latvala 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.
Latvala shoots in and gets a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Latvala on the ground.
Walker keeping full guard, as Latvala tries to pass.
Latvala controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roope Latvala hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Latvala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Latvala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not.
Latvala turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Latvala lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Latvala happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roope Latvala.
Latvala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Latvala persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Latvala tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Latvala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Latvala trying to advance position but Walker counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Latvala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Latvala throws the kick towards the body but Walker avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Latvala throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Latvala throws a solid leg kick but Walker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Latvala.
Latvala scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Latvala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Latvala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walker wants to clinch up but Latvala keeps it at a distance.
Latvala gets the takedown into side control.
Latvala controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Latvala throws a strike aimed at the side of Walker's head but Walker avoids it well.
Latvala controls the position.
Latvala working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Latvala gets the takedown into side control.
Latvala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walker taking a bit of punishment here - Latvala scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala advances to mount.
Latvala controlling the pace for now.
Curtis Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Latvala cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Curtis Walker has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala looking to control and managing it successfully.
Latvala throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Walker has his hands clasped together but Latvala breaks the hold and Walker is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Latvala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roope Latvala!
Our winner, Roope Latvala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaer Emilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Raymore Ardonia (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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26
205 lbs
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221 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaer Emilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Raymore Ardonia!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ardonia.
Emilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ardonia was covering up waiting for the punch and Emilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Emilson gets to his feet. Ardonia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ardonia tries to bum rush Emilson with a series of wild strikes but Emilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ardonia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ardonia wants it to stay on the feet.
Ardonia misses with a wild body shot.
Emilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ardonia is fending him off so far but Emilson persists. Nope, Ardonia circles away and we're back to standing.
Emilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaer Emilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ardonia just misses with a punch to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ardonia enables Emilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ardonia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ardonia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emilson stopping the sweep attempt from Ardonia.
Emilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ardonia's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Emilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ardonia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emilson slips a jab and a cross from Ardonia.
Ardonia throws a jab but it's blocked by Emilson.
Emilson throws out a loose jab but Ardonia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ardonia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ardonia's waist but Ardonia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emilson off to one side.
Ardonia misses with a double jab
and Emilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emilson misses with a takedown attempt - Ardonia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Emilson misses.
Ardonia thows a body shot but no joy.
Emilson shoots in but Ardonia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left and a right from Ardonia both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jaer Emilson has been cut.
Emilson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ardonia lands a left and a right that send Emilson crashing to the mat, dazed. Ardonia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Emilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ardonia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ardonia throws a nice looking combination but Emilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ardonia blocks a head kick by Emilson.
Ardonia throws a series of strikes that have Emilson backpedaling.
Jaer Emilson's cut is getting worse.
Ardonia throws a body punch but Emilson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Emilson sprawling to the canvas! Emilson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ardonia finish him?!
Emilson is rocked!
Ardonia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emilson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ardonia scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Emilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ardonia circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Emilson to the canvas! Emilson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ardonia keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Raymore Ardonia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mieszko Szczygielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Second (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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284 lbs
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267 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mieszko Szczygielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, First Second!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczygielski misses with an uppercut.
Szczygielski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Szczygielski throws a body punch but Second moves out of range.
Szczygielski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like First Second has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczygielski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
First Second seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Second tries to clinch but Szczygielski moves away
and Szczygielski counters with a nice right hand that sends Second toppling to the canvas! Second scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Szczygielski finish him?!
Second slips a jab from Szczygielski.
Second goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Second misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Second. That's going to slow Szczygielski down.
Szczygielski cracks Second with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Second looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Szczygielski finish him?
Second is rocked!
A head kick misses from Second.
Second is still on wobbly legs! Can Szczygielski finish him?
Szczygielski sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Second's defenses. It connects perfectly with Second's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mieszko Szczygielski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muromets comes to the cage accompanied by Krec Паром через. Jim Beam has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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255 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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280 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam loads up on a big right hand but Muromets slips the punch.
Muromets closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beam quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beam is looking for a sweep. Muromets is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muromets is working for a kimura but Beam is defending it quite comfortably.
Muromets trying to control the action but Beam is working from the bottom.
Muromets is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beam is just riding it out for now. Muromets eventually gives up the hold.
Beam tries to roll over but Muromets keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets works his way into side control.
Muromets taking a breather here.
Muromets looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beam dodges the ground and pound from Muromets.
Muromets is looking to take a break and control but Beam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Muromets.
Beam prevents Muromets from moving into mount.
Muromets advances to mount.
Beam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muromets. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muromets landing strikes from the mount and Beam is in trouble!
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!
Muromets lands with some strikes.
Beam defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Muromets.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Beam is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Beam and Muromets has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Muromets swings around for an armbar but Beam sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Muromets's guard.
Beam throwing strikes but missing.
Muromets bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beam's guard.
Muromets trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets preventing the sweep.
Muromets missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ILja Muromets has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Beam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muromets.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ILja Muromets dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Muromets looking to score a takedown here. Beam is defending well but Muromets drives through and ends up in Beam's guard.
Muromets gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Muromets throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muromets throws a jab when Beam was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muromets.
Muromets throws a shot from downtown. Beam moves away and avoids it.
Muromets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muromets misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beam looks to score with a jab to the body but Muromets is just out of range.
Beam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muromets connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muromets connects with a nice looking jab.
Muromets lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets jabs Beam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beam takes a swing at Muromets's ribcage but misses.
Muromets misses with a two punch combination.
Muromets scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beam has his takedown stuffed
and Muromets counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muromets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ILja Muromets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muromets lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muromets misses with a straight right.
Muromets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muromets throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beam's waist but Beam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muromets off to one side.
Muromets lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beam throws a body punch but Muromets moves out of range.
Beam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muromets throws out a leg kick but Beam moves out of range and Muromets only half commits.
Muromets shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beam is controlling Muromets's trapped leg to prevent Muromets from advancing to side control.
Muromets seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam trying to control here.
ILja Muromets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muromets seems to be working for a kimura but Beam defends the submission attempt.
Muromets looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Muromets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Muromets here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Beam is staying active underneath Muromets, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beam is looking to improve his position.
Muromets seems to be working for a kimura but Beam defends the submission attempt.
Muromets seems to be looking for submissions.
Muromets passes to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Beam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ILja Muromets dominated that second 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.
Beam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muromets fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muromets tries to land a leg kick but Beam saw it coming and moves away.
Muromets cracks Beam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muromets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beam can do to turn this around?
Muromets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Muromets throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beam throws a jab but it's blocked by Muromets.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beam.
Muromets connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets shoots for a double leg takedown but Beam sprawls well. He's pushed Muromets's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muromets pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
ILja Muromets is winning the standup battle so far.
Muromets will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muromets scores with the left hand. Beam knows he should have avoided that one.
Muromets cracks Beam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beam misses with a looping right.
Beam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muromets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muromets trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
Muromets is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam trying to control the position.
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muromets is one step ahead there.
Beam wants to stand and escape but Muromets is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Muromets trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. ILja Muromets wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Muromets throws a jab but it's blocked by Beam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Muromets.
Beam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muromets shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Muromets looking to control but Beam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Muromets.
Muromets looking to control but Beam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Muromets takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muromets postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beam looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ILja Muromets clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beam checks a leg kick nicely.
Muromets lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muromets, as that shot connected.
Muromets thuds his right hand into Beam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beam is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam misses with a hook. Muromets ducked under it nicely.
Muromets closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beam circles away.
Beam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beam thows a body shot but no joy.
Beam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets connects with a jab.
Beam is still on wobbly legs! Can Muromets finish him?
Beam throws a shot from downtown. Muromets moves away and avoids it.
Beam seems to have recovered his senses.
Beam throws a lazy right hand but Muromets sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muromets pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muromets shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beam's guard.
Muromets looking to sit in guard and control but Beam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muromets is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muromets has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beam has managed to get both his arms back between Muromets's legs - danger averted.
Muromets had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beam defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muromets swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muromets avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beam stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Muromets has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Beam manages to get his head free but now Muromets has transitioned to an armbar! Beam grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Muromets! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ILja Muromets!
After winning the bout, ILja Muromets thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaneonuskatew Citlali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Citlali's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shadow of the Sun. McLeod has chosen Flower of Scotland as his entrance music. Bernie McLeod is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bernie McLeod!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Citlali.
McLeod tests Citlali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLeod moves out of range as Citlali throws a body kick.
Citlali misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
Citlali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Citlali tries to clinch but McLeod moves out of range.
Citlali throws an overhand right that lands on McLeod's shoulder, as McLeod tries to avoid the shot.
McLeod slips a straight right by Citlali.
Citlali throws a wild body kick that McLeod sees coming a mile off.
McLeod throws a one two combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Citlali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Citlali looks to land a right hand but McLeod moved out of range.
McLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Citlali misses with an uppercut. McLeod saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Citlali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLeod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Citlali throws a leg kick but McLeod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Citlali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Citlali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Citlali scores with a head kick. McLeod tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Bernie McLeod has been cut.
Citlali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLeod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLeod misses with the combination.
Citlali missing with a left hand there. McLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Citlali throws a sloppy head kick and McLeod moves out of range easily.
Citlali lands a right hook to the body.
McLeod misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citlali misses with a straight left.
Citlali misses with a looping left.
McLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Citlali.
Citlali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Citlali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLeod.
McLeod lands the left hand.
McLeod lands a jab to the head.
Citlali throws a wild body kick that McLeod sees coming a mile off.
Citlali misses with a body shot.
Citlali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Citlali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Citlali throws a sloppy head kick
and McLeod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Citlali misses with a hook to the body
and McLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLeod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLeod moves forwards but Citlali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citlali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Citlali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLeod lands an overhand right.
Citlali pushes McLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Citlali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLeod working hard to break the clinch.
McLeod tries to break free but Citlali pushes him back against the cage.
McLeod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLeod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Citlali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McLeod.
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!
Citlali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Citlali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Citlali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLeod scores with a hook to the body. Citlali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod cracks Citlali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLeod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Citlali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Citlali pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLeod is out of range and Citlali settles back down.
Citlali throws a wild body kick that McLeod sees coming a mile off.
A combination from McLeod does no damage.
Citlali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Citlali misses with a head kick.
Citlali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Citlali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLeod throws a jab when Citlali was well out of range.
McLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Citlali throws a series of punches but McLeod moves out of range.
Citlali pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLeod is out of range and Citlali settles back down.
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 Kaneonuskatew Citlali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Citlali is predictable there
and McLeod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McLeod sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLeod lands with a nice body punch.
McLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
Citlali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Citlali.
A left and a right from McLeod both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Citlali tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLeod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Citlali misses.
Citlali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Citlali scores with a push kick.
McLeod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Citlali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Citlali.
That has opened up Bernie McLeod's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
McLeod misses with the combination.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Citlali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLeod looks to land a combination but Citlali avoids it well.
Citlali wants to clinch.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Citlali avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Citlali misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citlali pushes McLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Citlali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Citlali can't find room to land a body shot as McLeod controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Citlali.
McLeod is trying to pull guard but Citlali has him pressed against the cage.
Citlali misses with some punches.
McLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Citlali won't allow it.
Citlali effectively controlling the action here.
McLeod tries to break free but Citlali pushes him back against the cage.
McLeod is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod wants to break free but Citlali has control.
Citlali lands a shoulder strike.
McLeod tries to break free but Citlali pushes him back against the cage.
Citlali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Citlali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Citlali has a couple of punches blocked by McLeod.
McLeod looking to stall.
McLeod is trying to force a seperation but Citlali has the dominant position.
Citlali tries to work over McLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Citlali slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod working hard to break the clinch.
McLeod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLeod throws a right and a left that Citlali avoids nicely.
Citlali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Citlali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLeod cracks Citlali with a good jab.
Citlali is looking to score with low kicks.
McLeod moves out of range of the body kick from Citlali.
McLeod throws a front kick aimed at Citlali's knee but Citlali avoids it well.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Citlali avoids them all with ease.
Citlali throws a combination that misses
and Citlali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLeod punishes Citlali's body with a nice straight punch.
McLeod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLeod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kaneonuskatew Citlali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab lands there for McLeod.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Citlali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Citlali misses with a leg kick.
Citlali throws a head kick but McLeod moves out of range.
Citlali lands a jab to McLeod's midsection.
Citlali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Citlali misses with an uppercut. McLeod saw that one coming.
McLeod misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLeod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLeod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Citlali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Citlali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Citlali finds it's way through McLeod's defenses.
A head kick misses from McLeod.
McLeod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod tries to move into range but Citlali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLeod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Citlali lands with a nice combination. McLeod backs away looking to recover.
McLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Citlali.
McLeod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Citlali misses with a combination
and McLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
Citlali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLeod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Citlali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLeod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Citlali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Citlali delivers a nice body kick.
Crunch! Citlali slams his shin into McLeod's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Citlali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLeod.
Citlali throws out a powerful jab.
McLeod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McLeod throws a shot from downtown. Citlali moves away and avoids it.
McLeod gets tackled into the cage by Citlali. Citlali maintains the clinch.
Citlali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Citlali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Citlali working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Citlali.
Citlali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Citlali - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citlali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLeod's efforts to push away.
McLeod blocking some punches.
Citlali slows down the pace here.
Citlali looking to slow down the pace here.
McLeod working hard to break the clinch.
Citlali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod wants to break the clinch but can't.
McLeod is trying to break the clinch but Citlali is controlling him.
McLeod breaks the clinch.
Citlali throws a nice looking combination but McLeod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLeod throws a leg kick that misses.
Citlali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLeod misses with a two punch combination.
Citlali throws a right and a left that McLeod avoids nicely.
A big left from Citlali misses.
A swing and a miss from McLeod.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Citlali throws a head kick that misses.
Citlali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Citlali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLeod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Citlali tries to close the distance and clinch but McLeod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLeod has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Citlali.
Both fighters circling a little - Citlali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Citlali is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by McLeod.
Citlali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice combination there by McLeod.
Citlali moves away from the strike by McLeod.
McLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLeod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Citlali.
Citlali thows a body shot but no joy.
McLeod misses with a double jab.
Citlali scoring well with a low kick there.
McLeod is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Citlali. McLeod shrugs it off though.
Citlali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLeod's calf.
Citlali misses with a head kick.
Citlali lands a nice looking body kick.
Citlali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLeod misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from McLeod misses.
Citlali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod throws a nice looking combination but Citlali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Citlali throws a head kick but McLeod moves out of range.
Citlali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLeod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Citlali.
McLeod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Citlali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citlali tries a head kick but it misses.
McLeod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Citlali lands a slapping body shot.
McLeod cracks the inside of Citlali's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLeod throws a right hand that Citlali ducks under and follows up with a left that Citlali also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Citlali. McLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Citlali dodges the punch combination from McLeod.
Citlali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Citlali lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Citlali tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citlali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from McLeod.
Citlali misses with a body kick.
McLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLeod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Citlali to score with a decent uppercut.
Citlali misses with a few strikes there.
McLeod slips under a jab.
McLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Citlali misses with a series of wild punches.
Citlali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Citlali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLeod.
McLeod misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citlali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Citlali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Citlali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLeod dodges the punch combination from Citlali.
Citlali scores with a decent looking hook.
Citlali misses with a left hand
and McLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Citlali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLeod lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLeod.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLeod.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLeod works the jab nicely.
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLeod scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kaneonuskatew Citlali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Citlali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Citlali dodges the punch combination from McLeod.
Citlali lands with a kick to the temple. McLeod shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McLeod moves out of range of the body kick from Citlali.
McLeod lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McLeod lands a nice shot that snaps Citlali's head back.
McLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLeod swinging wildly here.
McLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLeod is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Citlali lands a two punch combo.
Citlali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLeod checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Citlali throws out a loose jab but McLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Citlali throws a sloppy head kick and McLeod moves out of range easily.
Citlali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Citlali misses with a hook.
McLeod tries to land a front kick but Citlali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Citlali thows a body shot but no joy.
Citlali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Citlali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod sizes up Citlali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Citlali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Citlali.
Citlali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citlali tries to land a front kick but McLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Citlali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Citlali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McLeod tries to bum rush Citlali with a series of wild strikes but Citlali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLeod looks to land a right hand but Citlali moved out of range.
Citlali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Citlali.
Citlali looks to land a body kick but McLeod moved away.
McLeod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLeod avoids the head kick by Citlali.
McLeod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLeod avoids the head kick by Citlali.
McLeod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaneonuskatew Citlali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That kick from Citlali tenderised McLeod's leg. McLeod is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Citlali slips a jab and a cross from McLeod.
McLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLeod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Citlali throws a wild body kick that McLeod sees coming a mile off.
Citlali looks to land a combination but McLeod avoids it well.
Citlali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLeod manages to avoid it.
McLeod ducks under a wild hook from Citlali.
Citlali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Citlali is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from McLeod.
McLeod closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from McLeod misses.
McLeod slips a jab and a cross from Citlali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Citlali moves out of range.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Citlali avoids them all with ease.
McLeod lands with a right hand.
McLeod lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLeod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Citlali.
Citlali dodges the punch combination from McLeod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Citlali cracks McLeod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bernie McLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Citlali slips a jab and a cross from McLeod.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Citlali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Citlali misses with a body shot.
Citlali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kaneonuskatew Citlali.
Well Citlali 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
Kaneonuskatew Citlali retains his light heavyweight title!
Kaneonuskatew Citlali really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultimate Fighting Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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