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CEC 236 : Fear In The Eyes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Spatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calhoun has chosen Always Strapped by: Lil Wayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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140 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Spatz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spatz lands a front kick.
Calhoun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Calhoun creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spatz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Calhoun throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Spatz wants to get back to his feet.
Calhoun working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Calhoun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Spatz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Calhoun has just dragged him back down to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calhoun is chipping away with strikes.
Calhoun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spatz, who protects the arm well.
Calhoun stands up and beckons Spatz to his feet.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spatz sprawls well. Spatz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calhoun gets slowly back to his feet.
Spatz has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spatz lands a nice uppercut.
Spatz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spatz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Spatz.
Spatz can't find room to land a body shot as Calhoun controls the action.
Spatz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Calhoun.
Spatz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Spatz.
Spatz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spatz lands a shot to the body.
Spatz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calhoun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spatz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karl Spatz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Calhoun.
Calhoun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spatz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spatz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Calhoun's half guard.
That's two 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!
Spatz moves nicely into side control.
Calhoun struggling a bit here.
Spatz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calhoun keeps working.
Spatz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Calhoun is working to avoid the ground and pound but Spatz connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spatz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calhoun is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spatz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Spatz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calhoun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spatz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spatz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Spatz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calhoun shoots in looking for a takedown. Spatz tries to sprawl out of it but Calhoun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spatz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spatz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Calhoun is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spatz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Calhoun.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spatz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calhoun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Calhoun looks gassed!
Spatz scores with a head kick. Calhoun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Calhoun is still on wobbly legs! Can Spatz finish him?
Spatz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calhoun.
Calhoun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Calhoun tries to keep at a distance but Spatz has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spatz is trying to stall.
Calhoun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Calhoun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spatz walks away with a smile on his face. Calhoun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Spatz. Those never looked like landing.
Calhoun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spatz. Spatz obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Calhoun with that takedown attempt.
Calhoun seems to have recovered his senses.
Spatz instigates a clinch.
Calhoun is trying to pull guard but Spatz has him pressed against the cage.
Spatz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Spatz.
Spatz is leaning against Calhoun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Spatz.
Spatz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Calhoun is trying to pull guard but Spatz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spatz manages to break the clinch.
Spatz lands with a shot to the body.
Spatz tests Calhoun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calhoun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spatz moves into range and clinches up with Calhoun.
Nice body punch from Spatz.
Spatz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spatz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calhoun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karl Spatz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spatz wants to clinch.
Spatz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Spatz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spatz instigates a clinch.
Calhoun is working for takedown but Spatz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Calhoun wants a takedown.
Spatz lands an uppercut.
Spatz lands a shot to the body.
Spatz stalling in the clinch.
Calhoun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spatz to keep the fight standing.
Karl Spatz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Calhoun.
Spatz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spatz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spatz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spatz connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Calhoun to the floor! Spatz dives in looking for the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spatz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Calhoun is hurt! He's hurt bad - Spatz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Calhoun from any more punishment! Congratulations to Spatz! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Spatz!
Karl Spatz 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hektor Bombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bombard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bonaparte - Boycott Everything . On his way into the cage it seems that Chris Snorodecki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chris Snorodecki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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154 lbs
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151 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Snorodecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hektor Bombard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombard thows a body shot but no joy.
Snorodecki tries to clinch but Bombard moves away
and Bombard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snorodecki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snorodecki gets a clinch.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snorodecki tries to land knees in the clinch but Bombard avoids the damage to the body.
Bombard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snorodecki backwards.
Snorodecki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bombard is defending well for now.
Snorodecki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snorodecki looking to throw knees to the head but Bombard is blocking nicely.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but Bombard blocks with his arms.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snorodecki managing to block the knees to the body from Bombard.
Snorodecki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snorodecki with a knee to the head.
Bombard working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombard managing to block the knees to the body from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bombard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bombard scores with a shot to the side of Snorodecki's head.
Bombard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snorodecki is defending well for now.
Snorodecki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Snorodecki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bombard blocks it with crossed arms.
Snorodecki lands a knee to the head.
Snorodecki misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Bombard on the inside.
Snorodecki tries to land knees in the clinch but Bombard avoids the damage to the body.
Bombard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Snorodecki looking to throw knees to the head but Bombard is blocking nicely.
Snorodecki takes a shot to the head.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snorodecki missing with knees to the body.
Bombard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki misses with a knee strike.
Bombard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bombard is leaning against Snorodecki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombard struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorodecki controls his hands.
Bombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bombard tries to land knees in the clinch but Snorodecki avoids the damage to the body.
Snorodecki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bombard scores with a shoulder strike.
Snorodecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorodecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bombard avoiding damage as Snorodecki throws knees to the body.
Bombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Snorodecki.
Snorodecki misses with a knee to the head.
Bombard misses with a punch to the body.
Bombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorodecki tries to land knees in the clinch but Bombard avoids the damage to the body.
Bombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombard can't find room to land a body shot as Snorodecki controls the action.
Bombard gets through Snorodecki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bombard throws an elbow that misses.
Bombard can't find room to land a body shot as Snorodecki controls the action.
Bombard has a couple of punches blocked by Snorodecki.
Snorodecki blocking some punches.
Snorodecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bombard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snorodecki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Snorodecki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bombard is defending well for now.
Snorodecki blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Snorodecki.
Snorodecki scores a nice knee to the body.
Snorodecki missing with knees to the body.
Bombard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki connects with a knee to the head.
Bombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorodecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorodecki with a knee to the head.
Snorodecki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bombard's face.
Bombard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bombard lands a nice uppercut.
Bombard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorodecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snorodecki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bombard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bombard misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Snorodecki misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombard struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorodecki controls his hands.
Bombard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snorodecki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bombard tries a body shot but Snorodecki blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Snorodecki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snorodecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bombard lands a body shot.
Snorodecki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bombard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snorodecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bombard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bombard throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorodecki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snorodecki.
Bombard managing to block the knees to the body from Snorodecki.
Bombard managing to block the knees to the body from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bombard fails to land.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snorodecki.
Snorodecki trying to land knees to the body.
Snorodecki blocks an elbow strike from Bombard.
Snorodecki misses with a knee strike.
Bombard avoiding damage as Snorodecki throws knees to the body.
Bombard misses with a body punch.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bombard avoids it.
Bombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Snorodecki.
Bombard throws an elbow that misses.
Bombard avoiding damage as Snorodecki throws knees to the body.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but Bombard blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bombard.
Knees to the body from Snorodecki.
Snorodecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorodecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bombard.
Snorodecki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bombard is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombard has a couple of punches blocked by Snorodecki.
Bombard misses with a body punch.
Snorodecki misses with a knee strike.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snorodecki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bombard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Snorodecki's defenses.
It looks like Chris Snorodecki has been cut.
Bombard is working Snorodecki over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombard misses with a punch to the body.
Bombard tries to work over Snorodecki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snorodecki misses with a knee strike.
Snorodecki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bombard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bombard can't find room to land a body shot as Snorodecki controls the action.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bombard avoids it.
Snorodecki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bombard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorodecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombard lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki landing knees to the body.
Bombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snorodecki tries to land knees in the clinch but Bombard avoids the damage to the body.
Snorodecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bombard.
Bombard misses with a punch to the body.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but Bombard blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Bombard.
Bombard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Snorodecki.
Bombard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bombard working aggressively here.
Bombard misses with a body punch.
Bombard lands with a light punch inside.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bombard can't find room to land a body shot as Snorodecki controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorodecki's elbow.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snorodecki takes a shot to the head.
Snorodecki trying to land knees to the body.
Bombard can't find room to land a body shot as Snorodecki controls the action.
Snorodecki prevents a body shot from Bombard.
Bombard avoiding damage as Snorodecki throws knees to the body.
Bombard avoiding damage as Snorodecki throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bombard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bombard lands a hook that snaps the head of Snorodecki backwards.
Snorodecki takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snorodecki.
Snorodecki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bombard fails to land.
Bombard misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hektor Bombard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chris Snorodecki's cut.
That's time! Snorodecki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Snorodecki walks into a straight right hand from Bombard.
Chris Snorodecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Bombard finds it's target.
Bombard throws a combination that misses
and Snorodecki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snorodecki wants to clinch up but Bombard keeps it at a distance.
Bombard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snorodecki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snorodecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Bombard.
Bombard misses with a punch to the body.
Bombard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snorodecki working Bombard over with knees to the body.
Snorodecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bombard as the two fighters clinch.
Snorodecki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bombard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snorodecki is defending well for now.
Snorodecki working Bombard over with knees to the body.
Snorodecki working Bombard over with knees to the body.
Snorodecki trying to land knees to the body.
Bombard throws a head punch that misses.
Bombard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bombard misses with the head strike.
Bombard trying to land knees to the body.
Snorodecki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bombard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snorodecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bombard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorodecki looking to throw knees to the head but Bombard is blocking nicely.
Bombard tries to throw a body punch but Snorodecki avoids it by throwing Bombard back against the cage.
Bombard throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki tries to land a knee to the head but Bombard blocks with his arms.
Bombard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombard tries to throw a body punch but Snorodecki avoids it by throwing Bombard back against the cage.
Bombard working aggressively here.
Bombard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bombard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bombard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snorodecki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bombard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chris Snorodecki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snorodecki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snorodecki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Snorodecki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bombard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but Bombard blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Bombard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snorodecki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snorodecki blocks an elbow strike.
Bombard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorodecki tries to land knees in the clinch but Bombard avoids the damage to the body.
Bombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bombard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorodecki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bombard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bombard managing to block the knees to the body from Snorodecki.
Bombard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snorodecki or not.
Snorodecki misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorodecki avoiding damage as Bombard throws knees to the body.
Snorodecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bombard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Bombard.
Bombard tries to throw a body punch but Snorodecki avoids it by throwing Bombard back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorodecki prevents a body shot from Bombard.
Snorodecki looking to throw knees to the head but Bombard is blocking nicely.
Snorodecki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bombard is defending well for now.
Bombard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Bombard.
Snorodecki is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorodecki.
Oh Snorodecki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bombard.
Bombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorodecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorodecki takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snorodecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorodecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bombard misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorodecki.
Bombard lands an elbow inside.
Bombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bombard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clinched against the cage, Bombard lands a big elbow that drops Snorodecki! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Snorodecki is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hektor Bombard!
A very excited looking Hektor Bombard 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Male Nurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tombstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurse comes to the cage accompanied by The Crazy Things We Do. Male Nurse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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26
202 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Male Nurse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tombstone!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tombstone.
Nurse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tombstone throws the left hand but Nurse avoids the punch easily.
Tombstone lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Male Nurse has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tombstone.
Nurse sneaks back into half guard.
Nurse looking for submissions off his back.
Tombstone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tombstone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurse defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Tombstone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurse is just riding it out for now. Tombstone eventually gives up the hold.
Nurse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tombstone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nurse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tombstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tombstone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tombstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurse has Tombstone pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tombstone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tombstone wants to control from the top but Nurse keeps moving.
Tombstone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tombstone has managed to get both his arms back between Nurse's legs - danger averted.
Nurse keeping moving, preventing Tombstone from controlling successfully.
Nurse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tombstone's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurse working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tombstone's head.
Tombstone wants to stand up but Nurse is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurse trying to control the position from guard on top but Tombstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tombstone controls Nurse momentarily but Nurse frees himself.
Nurse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tombstone is keeping the position for now.
Nurse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurse wants to pass the guard but Tombstone is keeping the position.
Tombstone keeping moving, preventing Nurse from controlling successfully.
Nurse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tombstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurse wants to control from the top but Tombstone keeps moving.
Tombstone trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Male Nurse wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nurse lands with a hook. Tombstone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tombstone misses with a body kick.
Nurse swats away the attempt to clinch by Tombstone.
Tombstone connects with a leg kick. Nurse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tombstone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tony Tombstone has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tombstone fails to land with a series of punches.
Tombstone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tombstone ducks under a wild hook from Nurse.
Nurse punishes Tombstone's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tombstone circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurse is defended easily by Tombstone.
Nurse works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Male Nurse dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nurse avoids the body shot from Tombstone.
Tombstone throws a leg kick but Nurse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Tombstone.
Nurse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tombstone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tombstone enables Nurse to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tombstone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tombstone looking for a guillotine here but Nurse defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tombstone keeping full guard, as Nurse tries to pass.
Nurse works over Tombstone with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurse trying to control but Tombstone is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tombstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurse has managed to get both his arms back between Tombstone's legs - danger averted.
Nurse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tombstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tombstone is looking for a triangle but Nurse pushes his legs off easily.
Nurse won't allow Tombstone to sweep him here.
Tombstone is looking to sweep but instead, Nurse has passed into half guard.
Tombstone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurse pulls his head out easily.
Tombstone is breathing heavily.
Nurse wants to work for an arm triangle but Tombstone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nurse is trying to control the action in half guard but Tombstone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurse drops an elbow to the side of Tombstone's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurse trying to control from half guard but Tombstone is working away.
Nurse lands strikes from half guard.
Tombstone wants to get back to his feet.
Tombstone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tombstone keeps working.
Nurse not doing much here.
Tombstone is staying active underneath Nurse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Male Nurse.
Nurse sizes up Tombstone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurse has time to react.
Tony Tombstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tombstone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tombstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurse.
Nice straight punches there by Tombstone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tombstone.
Nurse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tombstone is rocked!
Nurse knocks out Tombstone with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nurse before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nurse picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Male Nurse!
An out of breath Male Nurse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imum kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Candy Paint - Ken Tuck. Machado is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. 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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29
186 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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25
177 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Imum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imum throws a lazy head kick
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Imum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imum throws a sloppy head kick
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machado misses with some punches.
Imum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machado is defending well for now.
Imum tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado blocks an elbow strike from Imum.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Machado.
Imum misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado working aggressively here.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Imum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado misses with some punches.
Imum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Imum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imum lands a body shot.
Machado blocks an elbow strike.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Imum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado blocks an elbow strike from Imum.
Imum misses with a body punch.
Machado tries to work over Imum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado tries a body shot but Imum blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imum blocking some punches.
Imum tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body.
Machado is working Imum over against the cage.
Imum can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Imum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado.
Machado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Imum struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Imum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Imum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado managing to block the knees to the body from Imum.
Imum blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Imum missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum prevents a body shot from Machado.
Imum prevents a body shot from Machado.
Imum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Imum wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado avoids the elbow strike from Imum, against the cage.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Imum backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado managing to block the knees to the body from Imum.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Imum blocks an uppercut.
Imum blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado 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.
Imum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Imum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Imum.
Imum throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Imum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Imum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Imum.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado misses with some punches.
Imum misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Imum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machado after a bit of a struggle.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imum blocking some punches.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eliézer Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Machado.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imum backwards.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Imum uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Imum throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Imum misses with some punches.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machado is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Machado avoids the elbow strike from Imum, against the cage.
Imum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Imum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Imum backwards.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Imum backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Imum.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado blocks a body shot from Imum.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Imum backwards.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imum tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Imum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imum backwards.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Imum trying to land knees to the body.
Imum throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Imum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Imum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Imum backwards.
Imum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Imum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Imum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Imum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imum throws a head kick that misses.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imum lands a high kick!
Imum throws a sloppy body shot
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Imum lands a jab.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Imum.
Imum circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Imum misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado blocks a head kick by Imum.
Machado wants to clinch.
Imum misses with a head kick.
Imum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Imum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Imum throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Imum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Imum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Max Imum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado moves forwards but Imum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Imum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Imum.
Imum moves into range and clinches up with Machado.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Imum controls his hands.
Imum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Imum misses with a head kick.
Machado takes a kick to the side of the head.
Machado is looking to clinch but Imum is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Imum misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Imum lands a head kick. Machado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid body kick from Imum.
Machado throws a nice looking combination but Imum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Imum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Imum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Imum tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Imum is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oh Imum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Imum misses with a lunging right hand
and Imum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Imum.
Imum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Eliézer Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imum looking for a takedown.
Imum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eliézer Machado.
I've got Machado 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliézer Machado!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Leet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Wailer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leet comes to the cage accompanied by hhhhh. 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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200 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jet Leet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bunny Wailer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wailer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wailer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leet circles away quickly and effectively.
Leet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Leet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wailer.
A telegraphed right hand from Wailer misses the target.
Wailer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leet.
Leet moves out of range of the strikes.
Leet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wailer's waist but Wailer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leet off to one side.
Leet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wailer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leet's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Wailer misses.
Wailer throws a body punch but Leet moves out of range.
Leet misses with a takedown attempt - Wailer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wailer loads up on a big right hand but Leet slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wailer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leet moves away.
Wailer connects with a body shot that sends Leet's belly button to the back.
Wailer blocks a jab.
Wailer throws a leg kick which misses Leet's front leg but catches the back leg as Leet tries to avoid it.
Leet shoots in for a double leg but Wailer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Leet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leet fails with a takedown attempt.
Wailer just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leet misses with a hook. Wailer ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wailer blocks a jab.
Leet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wailer was well out of range. Poor timing from Leet.
Leet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wailer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wailer is looking to clinch.
Wailer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leet moves away.
Leet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wailer scoring well with a low kick there.
Leet looks to land a right hand but Wailer moved out of range.
Wailer lands a nice shot to the body.
Leet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wailer.
Leet misses with a straight left.
Bunny Wailer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wailer.
Wailer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leet misses with an uppercut. Wailer saw that one coming.
Leet moves out of range as Wailer strikes.
Wailer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wailer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wailer lands a nice hook to Leet's body. Leet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wailer staying out of range there.
Wailer misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Leet.
A jab from Leet finds it's way through Wailer's defenses.
Wailer moves out of range of the strikes.
Wailer throws the left hand but Leet avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wailer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leet.
Leet misses with an uppercut.
Wailer fails to land with a series of punches.
Leet misses with an uppercut
and Wailer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wailer misses with a wild body shot.
Wailer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wailer wants it to stay on the feet.
Leet lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wailer. Leet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leet scores with a body shot.
Wailer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wailer defending well as Leet loads up on a big left hand.
Wailer just misses with a punch to the body.
Wailer takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Wailer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leet throws the left hand but Wailer avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Leet.
Leet shoots for a takedown but Wailer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wailer motions for Leet to come forward. Wailer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wailer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Leet misses.
Wailer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leet.
Leet fails with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Leet coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wailer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leet fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Leet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wailer counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Wailer finds it's target.
Wailer swings for the body but Leet moves out of range.
Wailer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wailer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wailer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leet.
Leet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wailer has time to react.
Leet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wailer.
Bunny Wailer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wailer moves into the clinch successfully.
Wailer lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leet prevents a body shot from Wailer.
Leet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wailer smiles and moves away.
Leet misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Wailer - just one landing.
Leet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Wailer - just one landing.
Wailer lands with a good body shot.
Wailer lands with a nice body punch.
Leet throws an overhand right that lands on Wailer's shoulder, as Wailer tries to avoid the shot.
Leet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wailer to score with a decent uppercut.
Leet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wailer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leet rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wailer.
Leet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wailer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leet was well out of range. Poor timing from Wailer.
Leet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wailer cracks Leet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wailer takes a swing at Leet's ribcage but misses.
Leet misses with a looping right.
Leet throws a body kick that misses.
Leet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leet misses with an uppercut.
Wailer takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leet misses with the head strike.
Wailer swings wildly with an uppercut but Leet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wailer misses with a punch on the inside.
Leet drags the fight down to the ground.
Wailer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leet working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wailer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leet lands an overhand right.
Wailer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Leet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wailer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Leet misses.
Wailer blocks a jab.
Wailer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wailer.
Wailer just misses with a punch to the body.
Leet misses with a looping right.
Leet misses with a looping right.
Leet avoids the body shot from Wailer.
Wailer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wailer slips a straight right by Leet.
Wailer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wailer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leet misses with a wild body shot.
Leet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wailer throws out the jab.
Leet throws an overhand right that lands on Wailer's shoulder, as Wailer tries to avoid the shot.
Leet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wailer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wailer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leet has managed to get both his arms back between Wailer's legs - danger averted.
Leet looking to sit in guard and control but Wailer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wailer pushes down on Leet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wailer tries to stand and escape but Leet is controlling the position.
Leet is pressing down on Wailer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leet is working an open guard so Wailer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wailer clobbers Leet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wailer looks to land a right hand but Leet moved out of range.
Leet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leet dodges the punch combination from Wailer.
Leet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leet misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leet misses with a hook
and Wailer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wailer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wailer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wailer misses with a looping right.
Wailer just misses with a punch to the body.
Wailer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunny Wailer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Wailer tenderised Leet's leg. Leet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jet Leet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wailer.
Wailer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leet throws a jab but it's blocked by Wailer.
Leet misses with a straight right.
Leet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wailer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Leet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wailer.
Leet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wailer ducks under a wild hook from Leet.
Wailer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wailer swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wailer scores with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wailer 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 Leet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Wailer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wailer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Wailer!
An out of breath Bunny Wailer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammakko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Saku Sammakko. Ostergaard has chosen Bad Street, Atlanta, GA as his entrance music. Torsten Ostergaard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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165 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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saku Sammakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsten Ostergaard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostergaard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ostergaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sammakko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ostergaard misses the shot to the body.
Ostergaard scores with a nice strike.
Sammakko tries to clinch but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Ostergaard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sammakko is able to avoid easily.
Sammakko moves into the clinch.
Ostergaard has a couple of punches blocked by Sammakko.
Sammakko swings wildly with an uppercut but Ostergaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sammakko misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sammakko throws an elbow but misses.
Ostergaard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sammakko works on Ostergaard's body with a couple of short punches.
Sammakko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Sammakko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Sammakko.
Sammakko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ostergaard avoids it.
Ostergaard is trying to force a seperation but Sammakko has the dominant position.
Ostergaard lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko lands a hook that snaps the head of Ostergaard backwards.
Ostergaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sammakko's elbow.
Ostergaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sammakko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ostergaard wants to get back to striking at distance but Sammakko won't allow it.
Ostergaard tries to work over Sammakko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sammakko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sammakko lands an elbow that stopped Ostergaard in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Torsten Ostergaard has been cut.
Ostergaard blocks an elbow strike from Sammakko.
Sammakko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sammakko fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sammakko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ostergaard's brow.
Ostergaard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ostergaard tries a body shot but Sammakko blocks it.
Ostergaard blocks an uppercut.
Sammakko has a couple of punches blocked by Ostergaard.
Sammakko can't find room to land a body shot as Ostergaard controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard pushes Sammakko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Sammakko throws an elbow but misses.
Ostergaard tries a body shot but Sammakko blocks it.
Sammakko misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ostergaard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ostergaard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sammakko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sammakko throws an elbow that misses.
Ostergaard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sammakko tries a body shot but Ostergaard blocks it.
Sammakko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ostergaard's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ostergaard.
Sammakko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ostergaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sammakko prevents a body shot from Ostergaard.
Sammakko throws a head punch that misses.
Ostergaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Ostergaard lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ostergaard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sammakko up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sammakko throws an elbow but misses.
Ostergaard blocks an uppercut.
Ostergaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sammakko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ostergaard gets underhooks to prevent Sammakko's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Ostergaard.
Sammakko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ostergaard is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Sammakko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostergaard lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sammakko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammakko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sammakko working Ostergaard over with knees to the body.
Sammakko lands an elbow inside that Ostergaard shrugs off.
Sammakko lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sammakko avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ostergaard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sammakko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sammakko lands an elbow just above Ostergaard 's eye.
Sammakko lands with a light punch inside.
Ostergaard dodges an elbow strike from Sammakko.
Sammakko lands a damaging elbow.
Sammakko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ostergaard's defenses.
Ostergaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammakko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ostergaard.
Sammakko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ostergaard taking a breather.
Sammakko misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Sammakko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torsten Ostergaard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sammakko blocks a head kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sammakko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostergaard.
Sammakko is looking to clinch but Ostergaard is avoiding it.
Ostergaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Sammakko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ostergaard.
Sammakko tries to clinch up but Ostergaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Sammakko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ostergaard cracks the inside of Sammakko's front leg.
Sammakko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sammakko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ostergaard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ostergaard swings for the body but Sammakko moves out of range.
Sammakko moves out of range as Ostergaard throws a body kick.
Sammakko just misses with a punch to the body.
Sammakko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ostergaard misses with a body shot.
Sammakko tries a head kick but it misses.
Sammakko throws a lazy right hand but Ostergaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torsten Ostergaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sammakko scores with a nice head shot.
Ostergaard lands with a right hand.
Ostergaard with a jab.
A punch combination from Sammakko misses.
Ostergaard throws a jab but it's blocked by Sammakko.
Sammakko shoots for a takedown but Ostergaard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sammakko misses with a straight left.
Sammakko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sammakko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sammakko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sammakko thows a body shot but no joy.
Ostergaard throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard cracks a nice hook into Sammakko's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostergaard throws a low kick, looking for Sammakko's leg but Sammakko calmly moves out of range.
Torsten Ostergaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostergaard throws a series of punches but Sammakko moves out of range.
Ostergaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sammakko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ostergaard tests Sammakko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ostergaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Sammakko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sammakko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sammakko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sammakko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ostergaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sammakko circles away quickly and effectively.
Sammakko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sammakko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ostergaard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sammakko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sammakko seems to be looking for submissions.
Ostergaard won't allow Sammakko to pass to mount.
Ostergaard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ostergaard.
Ostergaard is trying to keep Sammakko in close.
Ostergaard keeping moving, preventing Sammakko from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko stopping the sweep attempt from Ostergaard.
Sammakko looking to pass the guard.
Sammakko wants to control from the top but Ostergaard keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Saku Sammakko.
Nice defenses there by Sammakko.
Torsten Ostergaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ostergaard connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ostergaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sammakko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sammakko's head backwards.
Sammakko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ostergaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsten Ostergaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Torsten Ostergaard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ostergaard scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Ostergaard.
Sammakko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Ostergaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sammakko throws a hook but Ostergaard blocks it.
Sammakko throws a chopping leg kick but Ostergaard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sammakko cracks Ostergaard with a good jab.
Sammakko misses with an uppercut.
Ostergaard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sammakko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Sammakko misses.
Sammakko throws a jab when Ostergaard was well out of range.
Nice cross by Sammakko.
Sammakko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sammakko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ostergaard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ostergaard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko lands an overhand right.
Ostergaard misses with a body shot.
Sammakko misses with a straight left.
Sammakko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ostergaard to score with a decent uppercut.
Sammakko shoots in and drives through. Ostergaard sprawls well.
Ostergaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Ostergaard scores with a spinning back kick!
Sammakko drives through and clinches with Ostergaard against the cage.
Sammakko throws a head punch that misses.
Ostergaard lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Sammakko.
Sammakko throws an elbow but it misses.
Ostergaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Sammakko controls his hands.
Ostergaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammakko misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard takes an elbow to the temple.
Sammakko throws a head punch that misses.
Ostergaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ostergaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ostergaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ostergaard lands a right hand.
Sammakko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ostergaard is defending well.
A hook to the body from Sammakko.
Sammakko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sammakko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ostergaard blocks it with crossed arms.
Ostergaard lands an elbow inside that Sammakko shrugs off.
Ostergaard misses with a body punch.
Sammakko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ostergaard blocks an elbow strike from Sammakko.
Ostergaard lands a hook that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Ostergaard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ostergaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Sammakko controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard has Sammakko pressed against the cage.
Ostergaard trying to stall but Sammakko improves his position.
Ostergaard tries to throw a body punch but Sammakko avoids it by throwing Ostergaard back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ostergaard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sammakko lands a damaging elbow.
Ostergaard is stalling here.
Sammakko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sammakko.
Sammakko gets through Ostergaard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sammakko prevents a body shot from Ostergaard.
Sammakko throws an elbow that misses.
Sammakko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ostergaard avoids it.
Saku Sammakko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ostergaard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Ostergaard avoids the elbow strike from Sammakko, against the cage.
Ostergaard lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Sammakko.
Sammakko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sammakko has a couple of punches blocked by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard lands an uppercut.
Sammakko lands a hook that snaps the head of Ostergaard backwards.
Sammakko throws a head punch that misses.
Ostergaard blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Ostergaard.
Sammakko tries to pull guard but Ostergaard holds him up against the cage and eventually Sammakko drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Sammakko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostergaard avoids a wild elbow strike from Sammakko.
Sammakko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostergaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ostergaard is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Saku Sammakko.
I think Sammakko 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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196 lbs
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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
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ass trying to control the action but Slade is working from the bottom.
Ass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slade is looking to improve his position.
Slade trying to control but Ass postures up.
Slade wants to get back to his feet.
Ass thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ass is trying to control the action in half guard but Slade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slade is looking for a sweep. Ass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slade throws a hook but Ass avoids it easily.
Slade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Ass.
Ass wants to clinch.
Ass looks to land a left hand but Slade moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Ass there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ass!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Slade as Ass shoots in.
Ass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ass thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slade if he has to take too many more of those.
Ass has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ass throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ass scores with a shoulder strike.
Ass working aggressively here.
Ass is trying to push Slade away but Slade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ass is trying to break free.
Slade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slade lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ass.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slade.
Slade manages to break the clinch.
Slade avoids the body shot from Ass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slade avoids a kick to the body.
Slade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ass tries to clinch but Slade is having none of it.
Ass gets a takedown into half guard.
Ass perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slade trying to control but Ass postures up.
Ass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ass looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ass not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ass looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ass is trying to control the action in half guard but Slade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ass trying to pass the guard but Slade defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass 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.
Ass slips a straight right by Slade.
The fighters circling - Ass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Ass. Beautiful body shot.
Ass connects with a solid leg kick.
Slade blocks a head kick by Ass.
Ass connects with a leg kick. Slade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ass doesn't manage to clinch there - Slade circles away.
Ass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slade.
Ass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slade defends it nicely.
Ass lands with a shot to the body.
Ass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ass lands in his opponent's guard.
Slade is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade wants to sweep here but Ass controlling him for the moment.
Ass won't allow Slade to get back to his feet.
Ass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ass wants to control from the top but Slade keeps moving.
Slade looking for a sweep. Not yet Slade, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass stops Slade from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ass shoots for a takedown but Slade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slade is looking to land body kicks.
Ass throws a lazy uppercut
and Slade counters with an outside leg kick.
Ass lands with a right hand.
Ass fails with the takedown.
John Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Slade ducks under a wild hook from Ass.
Ass scores with a hook.
Ass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slade counters with a body kick that stops Ass in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Slade.
Slade moves in looking to clinch but Ass pushes him off.
Ass closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slade quickly recovers to half guard.
Ass looks to land a strike but Slade avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade keeping full guard, as Ass tries to pass.
Slade looking for a sweep. Not yet Slade, not yet.
Slade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slade can't keep his opponent in guard - Ass advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slade keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Slade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass trying to control the pace.
Ass missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slade defends it well.
Ass with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slade wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ass lands the left hand.
Jack Ass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ass throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Ass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ass.
Ass looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slade is looking to escape.
Ass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ass drops an elbow to the side of Slade's head.
Slade wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ass wants to free his trapped foot but Slade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ass is taking a breather. Slade says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ass's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slade wants to improve his position but Ass is controlling well.
John Slade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass trying to control the action but Slade is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Ass hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ass looking to slow down the pace here.
Ass blocking some punches.
Slade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ass is keeping busy.
Ass misses with the head strike.
Slade tries to circle away but Ass has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade is looking to break free of the clinch but Ass has double underhooks.
Ass swings wildly with an uppercut but Slade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slade takes a shot to the head.
Ass misses with the head strike.
Slade letting Ass take a breather here.
Ass has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Slade regains guard immediately.
Slade pulls Ass in close to prevent any damage.
Ass sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slade's guard.
Slade is concentrating on defense, preventing Ass from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jack Ass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ass is trying to control the action in half guard but Slade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jack Ass has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Slade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Ass with that takedown attempt.
Ass jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ass has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by New York - Empire state of mind. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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255 lbs
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30
266 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujansuu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kujansuu throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Oooooh!!! Kujansuu has knocked Taylor down with a huge combo! Kujansuu steps away and waves a wobbly Taylor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Jackson Taylor has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kujansuu looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Kalle Kujansuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Kujansuu had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor throws a hook but Kujansuu avoids it easily.
Kujansuu throws a leg kick that misses.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kujansuu throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor throws a hook but Kujansuu avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kujansuu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Kujansuu.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kujansuu breaks the clinch.
Kujansuu misses with a looping left.
Kujansuu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kujansuu connects with a solid leg kick.
Taylor punishes Kujansuu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalle Kujansuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kujansuu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Taylor walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kujansuu. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
Taylor lands a nice looking body kick.
Kujansuu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kujansuu throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a head kick.
Kujansuu misses with a looping right.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kujansuu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taylor checks it well.
The crowd cheers as Kujansuu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kujansuu pinned against the cage. Kujansuu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kujansuu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Kujansuu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kujansuu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kujansuu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kujansuu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kujansuu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Kujansuu avoids them all with ease.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalle Kujansuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Taylor.
Kujansuu throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kujansuu checks a leg kick.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Kujansuu connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kujansuu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kujansuu finds it's way round the side to connect with Taylor's head.
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kujansuu moves away.
Kujansuu throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kujansuu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kujansuu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor. Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Kujansuu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kujansuu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Taylor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kujansuu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Taylor! Kujansuu lets Taylor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Kujansuu finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kujansuu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Kujansuu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor counters with a nice kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Taylor blocks the low kick.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Kujansuu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kujansuu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kujansuu.
Taylor is looking to score with low kicks.
Kujansuu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kujansuu 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.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujansuu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kujansuu misses with a leg kick
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kujansuu throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Kujansuu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Kujansuu.
Kujansuu lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalle Kujansuu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kujansuu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Taylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kujansuu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Kujansuu scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kujansuu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kujansuu counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kujansuu.
Kujansuu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Kujansuu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Kujansuu tries to sprawl but Taylor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Kujansuu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Kujansuu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor is stalling here. Kujansuu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Taylor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kujansuu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Taylor is trying to control Kujansuu's posture but Kujansuu avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kujansuu staying calm.
Taylor tries to bench press Kujansuu off him but Kujansuu keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor throwing shots but Kujansuu is blocking nicely.
Taylor trying to control from Kujansuu's half guard. Kujansuu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Taylor stands and throws Kujansuu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kujansuu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kujansuu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Taylor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Kujansuu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kujansuu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Kujansuu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kujansuu thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kujansuu.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Kujansuu shakes it off.
Kujansuu throws a shot to the body.
Taylor scores with a takedown into Kujansuu's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Kujansuu has wrist control.
Taylor postures up in Kujansuu's guard and throws a big left but Kujansuu blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is working Kujansuu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kujansuu is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Kujansuu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kujansuu is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Kujansuu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is just content to waste time from the top position. Kujansuu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Kujansuu is retaining full guard.
Kujansuu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Kujansuu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kujansuu wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Kalle Kujansuu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kujansuu has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kujansuu is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kujansuu wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kalle Kujansuu just wasn't active enough.
Taylor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kujansuu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kujansuu 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kujansuu!
A very excited looking Kalle Kujansuu 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 Pile Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver comes to the cage accompanied by my way. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Pile Driver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Driver.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Driver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driver misses with a series of wild punches.
Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Driver avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Driver tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Driver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Driver looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Driver as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie cracks Driver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Driver slips under a jab.
Driver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Driver swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Driver checks it well.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Driver slips a jab from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Driver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Driver 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.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Driver is just out of range.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Driver.
Driver lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Driver checks the leg kick nicely there.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Driver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie checks a low kick from Driver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Driver checks a low kick from Gracie.
Driver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Driver lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver connects with a nice looking jab.
Driver scores with a punch to the head.
Driver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Driver.
Gracie connects with a jab.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Driver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Driver.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Driver checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Driver moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Driver throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Driver to the mat! Driver manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Driver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Driver connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Driver connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Driver lands with some strikes.
Driver lands a big elbow.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Driver lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Driver breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Driver fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Driver lands a big elbow.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Driver finish him?
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Driver cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie wants to control but Driver is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Driver in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Driver pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Driver! Gracie is hurt baaadly! Driver is firing away with more strikes - Gracie is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pile Driver!
Pile Driver retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pile Driver thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogami Itto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogami Itto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itto connects with a looping right hand.
Deforz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Itto throws a low kick but Deforz avoids it.
Deforz staying out of range there.
Itto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Itto misses with a low kick as Deforz jumps back.
Itto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itto is looking to score with low kicks.
Itto misses with a body shot
and Deforz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Itto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Deforz - the referee stops the clock and Itto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Deforz. Itto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Deforz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Itto avoids the head kick by Deforz.
A solid body kick from Deforz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itto scores with a leg kick.
Deforz takes one on the button.
Itto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Deforz looks to land a body kick but Itto moved away.
Deforz connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz lands a lovely overhand right.
Deforz lands with a slapping head kick.
Deforz misses with a head kick.
Deforz cracks Itto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Itto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Itto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deforz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Itto jabs Deforz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Deforz misses.
Deforz tries to land a front kick but Itto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deforz misses with a body shot
letting Itto counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Itto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deforz counters with a body kick that stops Itto in his tracks momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deforz.
Itto misses with a low kick.
Deforz misses with a looping left.
Itto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Deforz.
Itto checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Deforz on the inside.
It looks like Ogami Itto has been cut.
Deforz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itto's elbow.
Itto misses with a punch to the body.
Itto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deforz misses with a body punch.
Itto tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Deforz.
Deforz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deforz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deforz misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Deforz as the two fighters clinch.
Deforz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deforz misses with a body punch.
Deforz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deforz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Deforz scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Deforz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deforz trying to control the position but instead, Itto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Deforz into the cage.
Deforz lands an uppercut.
Deforz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Itto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deforz has Itto pressed against the cage, preventing Itto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deforz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Deforz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deforz struggles to land a body shot inside as Itto controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mulroon Deforz.
Deforz digs a good body shot into Itto's ribs.
Deforz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Deforz throws a hook but Itto avoids it easily.
Itto 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.
Itto throws the kick towards the body but Deforz avoids it.
Itto throws the left hand but Deforz avoids the punch easily.
Deforz swings for the body but Itto moves out of range.
Deforz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deforz thuds a left hand into Itto's body.
Deforz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deforz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Itto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deforz.
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 Ogami Itto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Itto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deforz misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Deforz lands but Itto takes it in his stride.
Mulroon Deforz is winning the standup battle so far.
Itto throws a solid leg kick but Deforz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Itto.
Itto moves away from the strike by Deforz.
Deforz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Itto swats away the attempt to clinch by Deforz.
A leg kick checked by Deforz.
Ogami Itto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deforz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Deforz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Itto digs a good body shot into Deforz's ribs.
Deforz avoids a kick to the body.
Itto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Itto tests Deforz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itto lands with a straight right. Deforz didn't see that one coming.
Itto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Mulroon Deforz has been cut.
Deforz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deforz 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 Itto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Itto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Deforz moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Itto misses
enabling Deforz to counter with a crisp jab.
Itto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deforz's sensitive parts.
A big right from Deforz misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deforz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Itto moves out of range as Deforz strikes.
Deforz throws a front kick that sends Itto stumbling back into the cage.
Deforz looks for the body kick but Itto saw that one coming.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses.
Deforz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itto moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deforz, right into the meat.
Itto moves out of range as Deforz strikes.
Deforz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Itto.
Itto scoring well with a low kick there.
Itto throws a looping overhand right but Deforz ducks down to avoid it.
Itto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deforz.
Itto misses the shot to the body.
Deforz looks to throw a body kick
and Itto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Itto dodges the punch combination from Deforz.
Deforz misses with a kick to the body.
Deforz moves out of range of the strikes.
Itto moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deforz's sensitive parts.
Deforz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Itto takes a step back to recover.
Deforz moves into the clinch successfully.
Deforz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Deforz.
Itto avoiding damage as Deforz throws knees to the body.
Deforz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Itto letting Deforz take a breather here.
Itto struggles to land a body shot inside as Deforz controls his hands.
Deforz digs a right hand into Itto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Itto's gas tank.
Deforz working aggressively here.
Itto struggles to land a body shot inside as Deforz controls his hands.
Deforz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deforz tries to stall but Itto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mulroon Deforz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Itto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deforz's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itto tries a body shot but Deforz blocks it.
Itto looking for a takedown.
Deforz misses with an elbow over the top.
Deforz lands a hook that snaps the head of Itto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deforz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Itto looking for a takedown.
Mulroon Deforz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogami Itto.
Deforz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deforz.
Itto looking to slow down the pace here.
Itto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deforz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deforz prevents a body shot from Itto.
Deforz tries to work over Itto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Mulroon Deforz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Itto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deforz looks for the body kick but Itto saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deforz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Itto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Itto misses with a shot to the body
and Deforz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deforz.
Deforz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deforz lands with a light punch inside.
Itto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deforz misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Deforz.
Deforz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deforz pushes Itto away with a front kick.
Deforz throws a looping overhand right but Itto ducks down to avoid it.
Deforz walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itto motions for Deforz to come forward. Itto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deforz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Itto misses with an uppercut. Deforz saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itto. Deforz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deforz thuds a left hand into Itto's body.
Deforz slips under a jab.
Deforz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deforz taking a breather.
Deforz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itto's elbow.
Nice body punch from Itto - that landed with a thud.
Deforz struggles to land a body shot inside as Itto controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itto.
Deforz tries to throw a body punch but Itto avoids it by throwing Deforz back against the cage.
Deforz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deforz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Itto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deforz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deforz prevents a body shot from Itto.
Itto is working Deforz over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Deforz.
Itto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Itto fails to land with a series of punches.
Deforz moves out of range of the body kick from Itto.
Deforz moves to clinch but Itto breaks away
and Itto counters with a stiff right hand.
Itto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deforz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deforz digs a good body shot into Itto's ribs.
Deforz misses with an uppercut
and Itto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Itto looks for the body kick but Deforz saw that one coming.
Itto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deforz.
A big left from Deforz misses.
Itto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deforz throws a body punch but Itto moves out of range.
Deforz lands a high kick!
Itto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deforz.
Deforz closes the distance and clinches.
Itto takes a shot to the head.
Itto tries to stall but Deforz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deforz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deforz stops a takedown attempt from Itto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deforz lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itto blocks a body shot from Deforz.
Deforz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itto's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deforz.
Deforz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Itto avoids it.
Itto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deforz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Deforz.
Itto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Itto lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Deforz.
A head punch on the inside from Deforz fails to land.
Itto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deforz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mulroon Deforz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogami Itto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deforz is trying to maintain a safe position but Itto gets an underhook and turns Deforz into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Itto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Deforz tries to throw a body punch but Itto avoids it by throwing Deforz back against the cage.
Deforz tries to work over Itto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mulroon Deforz clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deforz misses with a hook. Itto ducked under it nicely.
Deforz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deforz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deforz cracks Itto with a good jab.
A jab from Deforz misses.
Itto throws a leg kick but Deforz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Itto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deforz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deforz avoids the head kick by Itto.
Itto misses with an uppercut. Deforz saw that one coming.
Itto avoids the body shot from Deforz.
Deforz throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Itto is predictable there
and Deforz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Itto thinking.
Itto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deforz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itto was well out of range. Poor timing from Deforz.
Deforz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itto was well out of range. Poor timing from Deforz.
Itto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itto misses with a head kick.
Itto misses with a right hand
and Deforz counters with a nice uppercut.
Itto throws out a loose jab but Deforz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deforz throws out a leg kick but Itto moves out of range and Deforz only half commits.
Deforz throws a chopping leg kick but Itto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deforz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Itto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itto misses the jab.
Deforz loads up on a big right hand but Itto slips the punch.
Deforz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Itto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Itto
and Deforz counters with a body kick that stops Itto in his tracks momentarily.
Itto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deforz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Itto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itto throws a body punch but Deforz moves out of range.
Itto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Deforz misses its intended target.
Deforz slips a straight right by Itto.
Deforz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deforz tries to land a front kick but Itto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Itto lands a jab to Deforz's midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deforz tries to clinch up.
Itto avoids the head kick by Deforz.
Itto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deforz blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz swings widly with a right hand
and Itto counters with a low kick, right behind Deforz 's knee.
Itto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Itto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Itto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Itto throws a leg kick but Deforz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Itto misses with a wild body shot.
Itto moves out of range of the body kick.
Deforz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Itto manages to avoid it.
A big right from Itto misses.
Itto 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 tests Itto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Itto tries a head kick but it misses.
Itto thows a leg kick but Deforz checks it
and Deforz counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itto misses the shot to the body.
Deforz lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deforz ducks under a wild hook from Itto.
Itto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deforz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itto moves away.
Itto lands a slapping body shot.
Deforz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Itto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Itto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deforz at a distance.
Deforz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Itto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deforz 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 Itto.
An inside leg kick from Itto misses.
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 Mulroon Deforz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. 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.
Itto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deforz.
Itto just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Deforz lands but Itto takes it in his stride.
Deforz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itto.
Deforz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deforz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deforz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itto.
A right-left combo lands from Itto.
Itto throws a head kick that misses.
Itto moves out of range of the body kick.
Itto looks to throw the jab but Deforz is out of range.
Itto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Itto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Itto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Itto misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Itto looks to score with a jab to the body but Deforz is just out of range.
Itto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deforz misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Itto.
Itto throws a wild body kick that Deforz sees coming a mile off.
Deforz throws a sloppy head kick and Itto moves out of range easily.
Deforz looks to throw the jab but Itto is out of range.
Deforz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itto.
Deforz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Itto misses with a shot to the body
letting Deforz counter with a right hand.
Deforz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deforz looks to land a body kick but Itto moved away.
Donk. Deforz catches Itto right on the button with a cross.
Deforz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deforz blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itto ducks under a wild hook from Deforz.
A combination from Itto does no damage.
Itto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Itto. Beautiful body shot.
Itto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Itto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Itto thumps Deforz with a low kick.
Ogami Itto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deforz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deforz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itto.
Deforz lands with a nice body punch.
Itto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Itto.
Deforz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itto takes a swing at Deforz's ribcage but misses.
Deforz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itto throws out a leg kick but Deforz moves out of range and Itto only half commits.
Deforz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Itto, pushing him back against the cage.
Itto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deforz tries to work over Itto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Deforz.
Itto looking to stall.
Itto dodges an elbow strike from Deforz.
Deforz misses with some punches.
Itto misses with the head strike.
Itto misses with a punch to the body.
Deforz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itto tries to stall but Deforz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Itto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deforz lands with a right to the head.
Itto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Deforz trying to control the position.
Deforz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deforz tries to strike from the bottom.
Itto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deforz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deforz 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deforz wants to get back to his feet but Itto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Itto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Mulroon Deforz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deforz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mulroon Deforz!
Mulroon Deforz retains his welterweight title!
Mulroon Deforz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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