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VFN 42: Key Vs Voller PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Backscratcher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Anderson's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Backscratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Backscratcher.
Anderson misses the jab.
Backscratcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Backscratcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a solid body kick.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Backscratcher.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Backscratcher throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backscratcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Backscratcher doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson misses with a hook. Backscratcher ducked under it nicely.
Backscratcher throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Brian Backscratcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backscratcher throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Backscratcher.
Backscratcher checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backscratcher throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anderson stops Backscratcher from getting back to his feet.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Backscratcher dodges it nicely.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Backscratcher dodges it nicely.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backscratcher keeps working.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is nestled in close to Backscratcher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a strike but Backscratcher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Backscratcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Backscratcher is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Backscratcher keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Backscratcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Backscratcher, not yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Backscratcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Anderson.
Good work by Backscratcher as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Backscratcher misses with a few strikes there.
Backscratcher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Backscratcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Backscratcher is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throwing shots but Backscratcher is blocking nicely.
Anderson prevents Backscratcher from improving his position.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Backscratcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Backscratcher misses its intended target.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Backscratcher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson throws a head kick but Backscratcher moves out of range.
Backscratcher lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Backscratcher stuffs the takedown.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Backscratcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backscratcher looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Backscratcher looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Backscratcher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Backscratcher moved away.
Brian Backscratcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Backscratcher's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a strike but Backscratcher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Backscratcher is keeping the position.
Anderson postures up in Backscratcher's guard and throws a big left but Backscratcher blocks it.
Alexander Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Backscratcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Backscratcher keeps moving.
Backscratcher wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Backscratcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Backscratcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Backscratcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Backscratcher is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Backscratcher controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Backscratcher sprawls well.
Backscratcher throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Backscratcher tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Backscratcher was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Backscratcher is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backscratcher wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Backscratcher is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backscratcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Backscratcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson cracks Backscratcher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson feints and as Backscratcher raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Backscratcher.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Backscratcher is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Backscratcher is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Backscratcher avoid being mounted?
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Backscratcher!
Anderson looking to finish Backscratcher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Backscratcher!
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws some wild stikes that Backscratcher manages to avoid easily.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson tries to control but Backscratcher wriggling away.
Anderson landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson throws some wild stikes that Backscratcher manages to avoid easily.
Anderson landing punches.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Backscratcher scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Anderson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Anderson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Anderson!
A very excited looking Alexander Anderson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umbra Uxxarest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest thows a body shot but no joy.
Lang tries to work over Uxxarest's front leg with a kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Uxxarest scores with a takedown into Lang's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lang is pulling down on Uxxarest's head to control his posture.
Uxxarest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Uxxarest tries for a kimura but Lang is defending well.
Uxxarest swings around for an armbar but Lang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Uxxarest's guard.
Lang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lang wanted to stand there but Uxxarest had control of the position.
Lang wants to control from the top but Uxxarest keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest has Lang pulled in close to control his posture.
Uxxarest keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Uxxarest wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Clubber Lang hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Uxxarest takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uxxarest thows a body shot but no joy.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uxxarest.
Lang blocks a jab.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a left hand
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang lands a jab to Uxxarest's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lang. That snapped Uxxarest's head back.
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Danga de danga de dang - Uxxarest scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang scores with a jab to the head.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uxxarest walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uxxarest moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Left hook, right uppercut from Uxxarest.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Uxxarest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lang.
Lang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Uxxarest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang throws a leg kick which misses Uxxarest's front leg but catches the back leg as Uxxarest tries to avoid it.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang staying out of range there.
Lang lands a leg kick that knocks Uxxarest off balance momentarily.
Uxxarest misses the shot to the body.
Lang throws a solid leg kick but Uxxarest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lang.
Uxxarest fails with a takedown attempt.
Uxxarest thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uxxarest. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lang thuds a left hand into Uxxarest's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Umbra Uxxarest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Uxxarest's ribs.
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Lang slips a jab from Uxxarest.
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!
Lang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uxxarest closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lang is looking to score with low kicks.
Lang scores with a one two! Uxxarest had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Uxxarest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
A left lands for Lang.
Lang is looking to score with low kicks.
Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lang misses with a leg kick.
Lang lands with a good body shot.
Uxxarest shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang 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.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uxxarest. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang avoids the body shot from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
Uxxarest jumps guard but Lang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang swings for the body but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Uxxarest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang throws a solid leg kick but Uxxarest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lang.
Uxxarest lands with a shot to the body.
Uxxarest slips under a jab.
Uxxarest throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Uxxarest seems content to control.
Lang trying to control here.
Uxxarest trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom.
Uxxarest seems to be looking for submissions.
Lang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lang looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest wants to take a breather but Lang is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Uxxarest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Lang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uxxarest throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uxxarest off to one side.
Uxxarest works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Uxxarest.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lang motions for Uxxarest to come forward. Lang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uxxarest manages to avoid it.
A jab from Lang does it's job there.
Lang slips a straight right by Uxxarest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Uxxarest's head.
Lang throws a leg kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Lang scores with a nice right hand.
Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uxxarest shoots in and gets a takedown into Lang's guard.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
Uxxarest stopping the sweep attempt from Lang.
Uxxarest looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Uxxarest off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uxxarest looking to score a takedown here. Lang is defending well but Uxxarest drives through and ends up in Lang's guard.
Uxxarest drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uxxarest jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uxxarest wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uxxarest wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
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 Umbra Uxxarest will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uxxarest was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uxxarest throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Uxxarest 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Uxxarest lands a slapping body shot.
Uxxarest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Uxxarest.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Uxxarest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Uxxarest lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lang circles away quickly and effectively.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Uxxarest shoots in but no luck this time.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Lang both land. Nice combination.
Uxxarest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Uxxarest fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uxxarest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uxxarest doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
Lang slips under a jab.
Uxxarest loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Lang digs a good hook to Uxxarest's body.
Lang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uxxarest's calf.
Lang lands with a hook. Uxxarest tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uxxarest defending well as Lang loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uxxarest lands a nice hook to Lang's body. Lang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uxxarest lands a glancing blow to the side of Lang's head.
Uxxarest throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uxxarest off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang defending well as Uxxarest loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Uxxarest both land. Nice combination.
Uxxarest is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lang's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lang throws a leg kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang 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.
Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot.
Uxxarest is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Uxxarest is just out of range.
Lang swings for the body but Uxxarest moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
Lang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lang catches Uxxarest with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uxxarest takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lang slaps away a takedown attempt from Uxxarest, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uxxarest doesn't seem bothered though.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang jabs Uxxarest right on the nose. Uxxarest blinks but takes it well.
Uxxarest takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lang sprawls well. Lang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uxxarest gets slowly back to his feet.
Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uxxarests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Lang connects with a jab.
Lang tries a low kick but Uxxarest avoids it.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uxxarest.
A combination from Uxxarest does no damage.
Lang misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lang is looking to chop away at Uxxarest's legs.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfe Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamamoto Takiyama (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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfe Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Yamamoto Takiyama!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takiyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larson staying out of range there.
Wolfe Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takiyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Larson.
A good leg kick by Larson.
Larson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takiyama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Larson's guard now.
Takiyama wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Takiyama advances position into side control!
Takiyama tries to move into full mount but can't pass Larson's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takiyama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takiyama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Takiyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Larson is defending well.
Larson tries to buck Takiyama off but Takiyama is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takiyama swings around for an armbar but Larson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takiyama's guard.
Takiyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larson's guard.
Larson is looking to stand up but Takiyama isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Takiyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Larson has wrist control.
Takiyama looking to pass the guard.
Larson has Takiyama pulled in close to control his posture.
Takiyama pushes down on Larson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama trying to mount his opponent but Larson defends it.
Takiyama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takiyama wants to pass the guard but Larson is defending well.
Takiyama is working for an americana but Larson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Takiyama was thinking about the submission.
Takiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Larson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama won't allow Larson to get back to his feet.
Takiyama wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Takiyama looking to sit in guard and control but Larson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takiyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamamoto Takiyama dominated that round.
That's time! Larson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larson.
Nice uppercut there from Larson.
Larson scores with a leg kick.
Larson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takiyama blocks a head kick by Larson.
Larson thows a body kick. Takiyama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takiyama manages to avoid it.
Larson looks to score with a jab to the body but Takiyama is just out of range.
Takiyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takiyama somewhat.
Takiyama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiyama wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
Takiyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takiyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takiyama working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takiyama taking a break here but Larson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Larson wants to control but Takiyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takiyama wants to pass to mount but Larson is defending the position.
Larson is trying to maintain the position but Takiyama is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama throwing shots but Larson is blocking nicely.
Takiyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takiyama is working for a kimura but Larson is defending it quite comfortably.
Takiyama working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Larson's thigh. Larson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Takiyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Larson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson stopping the sweep attempt from Takiyama.
Larson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Larson throws a right and a left that Takiyama avoids nicely.
Takiyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larson.
Larson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takiyama at a distance.
Larson connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfe Larson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Larson.
Larson is looking to wear down Takiyama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takiyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Larson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takiyama is in Larson's guard.
Takiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takiyama postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson keeping moving, preventing Takiyama from controlling successfully.
Takiyama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Larson's guard.
Larson gets full guard.
Takiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larson is keeping the position for now.
Larson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takiyama is one step ahead there.
Takiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Larson is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto Takiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takiyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Larson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larson tries to stand but Takiyama is controlling from the bottom.
Takiyama wants to stand but Larson is controlling the position.
Takiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Takiyama, not yet.
Larson wants to stand but Takiyama is controlling his posture from full guard.
Larson gets to his feet - Takiyama follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Larson as Takiyama shoots in.
Larson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid body kick from Larson.
Takiyama connects with a single shot there.
Larson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Larson throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Takiyama misses.
Larson closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Takiyama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larson misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Larson.
Larson misses with some punches.
Larson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takiyama is defending well for now.
Takiyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Larson.
Larson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Larson obliges.
Larson landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson lands a knee to the body.
Larson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Yamamoto Takiyama has been cut.
Larson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfe Larson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfe Larson!
Wolfe Larson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koscheck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Til I Collapse By Eminem ft Nate Dog. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
Campbell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koscheck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campbell at a distance.
Koscheck misses with a combination
and Campbell counters with an outside leg kick.
Koscheck misses the shot to the body.
Koscheck avoids the head kick by Campbell.
Campbell is looking to slow Koscheck down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Koscheck coming out on top.
Campbell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koscheck misses with a straight left.
Campbell connects with an inside leg kick.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell connects with a body shot.
Koscheck looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Koscheck moves out of range of the body kick from Campbell.
Campbell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Campbell is looking to slow Koscheck down with leg kicks.
That kick from Campbell tenderised Koscheck's leg. Koscheck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koscheck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koscheck looks to land a left hand but Campbell moved out of range nicely.
Campbell missing with a left hand there. Koscheck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koscheck avoids a kick to the body.
Campbell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koscheck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campbell avoids it really well and circles away.
Jack Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Koscheck.
Campbell cracks the inside of Koscheck's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Koscheck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koscheck avoids a kick to the body.
Koscheck checks a leg kick.
Campbell moves out of range as Koscheck strikes.
Koscheck is trying desperately to land a takedown but Campbell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Koscheck.
Koscheck misses with a hook.
Koscheck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Campbell. That one must have hurt.
Campbell misses with a body kick.
Campbell connects with a solid leg kick.
Campbell misses with a body kick.
Koscheck misses with a straight left.
Koscheck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koscheck misses with a right hand
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Campbell misses with a looping left.
Koscheck throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Koscheck. That snapped Campbell's head back.
Koscheck lands with an overhand left.
Koscheck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ross Koscheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell throws a lazy right hand but Koscheck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campbell throws the kick towards the body but Koscheck avoids it.
Koscheck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Campbell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Campbell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koscheck.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koscheck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koscheck missing with a left hand there. Campbell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koscheck decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck passes the guard and advances to mount!
Campbell tries to hold on but Koscheck pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koscheck goes for an armbar but Campbell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Campbell.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Campbell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koscheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campbell has managed to get both his arms back between Koscheck's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Campbell connects with a high kick.
Koscheck looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koscheck.
Koscheck throws the left hand but Campbell avoids the punch easily.
Campbell moves out of range of the strikes.
Koscheck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Campbell 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.
Koscheck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Campbell has time to react.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koscheck throws a lazy uppercut
and Campbell counters with a leg kick.
Koscheck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Campbell 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 Koscheck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koscheck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Campbell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koscheck's sensitive parts.
Koscheck is breathing heavily.
Koscheck loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch.
Campbell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koscheck under the eye.
Campbell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Campbell slaps away a takedown attempt from Koscheck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Koscheck.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Campbell - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Campbell.
Koscheck tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koscheck misses with a left hand
and Campbell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koscheck's knee momentarily.
Campbell throws a head kick that half lands.
Koscheck loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch.
Campbell thows a body kick. Koscheck tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koscheck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Campbell - the referee stops the clock and Koscheck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Campbell. Koscheck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Campbell.
Campbell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Campbell, right into the meat.
Koscheck takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Campbell works the jab nicely.
Campbell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koscheck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Campbell.
Campbell throws a front kick that sends Koscheck stumbling back into the cage.
Campbell throws out a powerful jab.
Koscheck tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koscheck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Campbell lands a big head kick that sends Koscheck tumbling to the mat! Campbell takes a step backwards and waves Koscheck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Koscheck is rocked!
It looks like Ross Koscheck has been cut.
Campbell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koscheck is still on wobbly legs! Can Campbell finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Campbell.
Campbell tries to land a front kick but Koscheck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koscheck seems to have recovered his senses.
Campbell connects with a solid leg kick.
Jack Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
Campbell lands a big head kick that sends Koscheck tumbling to the mat! Campbell takes a step backwards and waves Koscheck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koscheck walks straight into a right hand from Campbell - that's dropped him! Campbell jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Koscheck from any more punishment! Koscheck complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Campbell!
A victorious Jack Campbell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Millo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Scapolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gojira, Oroborus. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Millo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Scapolo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scapolo loads up on a big right hand but Millo slips the punch.
Millo gets a double leg takedown into Scapolo's guard.
Millo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scapolo wants to sweep here but Millo controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scapolo is on top in guard.
Scapolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Millo wants to sweep here but Scapolo controlling him for the moment.
Millo lands some strikes from the bottom.
Scapolo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Millo's head.
Scapolo throws a big right hand that misses.
Scapolo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Millo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scapolo, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Millo wants to stand but Scapolo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Millo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scapolo is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scapolo is on top in guard.
Millo is looking to stand up but Scapolo isn't so interested in that idea.
Scapolo looking to pass the guard.
Scapolo is in close to Millo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Scapolo gets to his feet - Millo follows without any prompting.
Millo gets caught napping as Scapolo dives in and scores a takedown. Millo manages to retain guard.
Scapolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Millo keeping moving, preventing Scapolo from controlling successfully.
Scapolo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Millo, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo wants to clinch.
Millo has closed the distance and engaged Scapolo in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Millo presses Scapolo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Millo lands an elbow that stopped Scapolo in his tracks for a moment.
Scapolo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Millo landing knees to the head.
Scapolo looks winded!
Millo breaks from the clinch.
Scapolo shoots in for a double leg but Millo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fedor Millo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Scapolo.
Millo leaves Scapolo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Millo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Millo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Millo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Millo is looking for a kimura here.
Scapolo moves into full guard.
Millo gets to his feet. Scapolo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Scapolo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Millo is trying to defend but Scapolo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Millo wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo is taking a breather. Millo 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millo gets full guard.
Millo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scapolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scapolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Millo wants to sweep here but Scapolo controlling him for the moment.
Scapolo distracts Millo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Millo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scapolo defends it easily.
Scapolo wants to control from the top but Millo keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scapolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Millo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fedor Millo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scapolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scapolo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scapolo working a defensive guard here.
Millo wanted to stand there but Scapolo had control of the position.
Scapolo striking from his own guard.
Millo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scapolo's guard.
Scapolo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Millo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scapolo trying to keep a closed guard but Millo is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scapolo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Millo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Millo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scapolo gets back to half guard.
Millo trying to control the pace.
Scapolo trying to control but Millo postures up.
Leo Scapolo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scapolo manages to get to full guard.
Millo won't allow Scapolo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scapolo's guard.
Scapolo is not content to let Millo control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scapolo wants to get back to full guard.
Millo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Millo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scapolo trying to control from the bottom.
Scapolo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Scapolo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Millo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scapolo is breathing heavily.
Millo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scapolo connects with a couple of short punches.
Scapolo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Scapolo stops Millo from standing up.
Millo working for submissions but it's allowed Scapolo to get to half guard.
Scapolo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scapolo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo is nestled in close to Millo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millo is staying active underneath Scapolo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scapolo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Millo taking some punishment here, with Scapolo in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scapolo lands a nice short elbow.
Millo wants to control but Scapolo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Millo is trying to stand.
Millo is refusing to be controlled, as Scapolo sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Scapolo there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Millo trying to control but Scapolo postures up.
Scapolo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Millo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Scapolo there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Scapolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scapolo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Millo circles away.
Millo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scapolo wants to clinch up but Millo keeps it at a distance.
Millo connects with a leg kick. Scapolo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Millo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Millo showed some decent athleticism there.
Scapolo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Millo rushes Scapolo and presses him up against the cage.
Millo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Millo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scapolo on his heels. He'll look to pass Scapolo's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millo wants to get up but he can't break Scapolo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Millo tries to free his leg and advance position but Scapolo is retaining full guard.
Scapolo trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scapolo pulls Millo in close to prevent any damage.
Millo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scapolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scapolo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Millo wants to improve his position but Scapolo is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Millo pushes Scapolo off and gets back to his feet.
Scapolo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Scapolo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scapolo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millo is trying to stand back up but Scapolo is controlling him
Well, if Scapolo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Scapolo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scapolo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Millo actively working from the bottom here.
Scapolo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Scapolo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Millo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scapolo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scapolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millo keeps working.
Scapolo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Millo's head.
Scapolo wants to control but Millo is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leo Scapolo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Millo gets a clinch.
Scapolo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scapolo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scapolo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Millo walks away with a smile on his face. Scapolo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fedor Millo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Scapolo.
Millo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millo wants to stand up but Scapolo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Millo escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scapolo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Millo is trying to stand up here but Scapolo is controlling him well.
Scapolo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Millo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Scapolo.
I think Scapolo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Scapolo!
A relieved looking Leo Scapolo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micki Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Kyronviita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micki Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Kyronviita!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyronviita listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Angelo tries to clinch but Kyronviita moves out of range.
Kyronviita swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelo.
Angelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyronviita scores with a sloppy right hand. Angelo should have avoided that one.
Angelo drives through with a takedown into Kyronviita's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kyronviita keeping full guard, as Angelo tries to pass.
Kyronviita manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Angelo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kyronviita.
Angelo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kyronviita on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyronviita is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kyronviita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Angelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyronviita tries to sprawl but Angelo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kyronviita is looking to improve his position.
Kyronviita trying to control from the bottom.
Angelo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kyronviita to get to his feet.
Kyronviita lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
A jab from Kyronviita finds it's way through Angelo's defenses.
Angelo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kyronviita sprawls well. He's pushed Angelo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micki Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Angelo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kyronviita.
Angelo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angelo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kyronviita to the ground. Angelo is now in Kyronviita's guard.
Kyronviita is trying to keep Angelo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyronviita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyronviita has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Angelo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kyronviita has tightened it up now! Angelo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jussi Kyronviita!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Chippleworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mikkelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mikkelsen's choice of entrance music: Dry kill logic, Nightmare. Frank Mikkelsen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cedric Chippleworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Mikkelsen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chippleworth misses with a left hand
and Mikkelsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chippleworth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chippleworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cedric Chippleworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chippleworth misses with a looping right.
Mikkelsen tries to bum rush Chippleworth with a series of wild strikes but Chippleworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikkelsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mikkelsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Chippleworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mikkelsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chippleworth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mikkelsen backs up against the cage.
Chippleworth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikkelsen has Chippleworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Mikkelsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chippleworth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mikkelsen has Chippleworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chippleworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chippleworth is looking to break free of the clinch but Mikkelsen has double underhooks.
Chippleworth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cedric Chippleworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mikkelsen.
Chippleworth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chippleworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikkelsen drags the fight down to the ground.
Chippleworth won't allow Mikkelsen to get back to his feet.
Mikkelsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chippleworth defends well.
Chippleworth wants to get up but he can't break Mikkelsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chippleworth stands up from Mikkelsen's guard - Chippleworth perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikkelsen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chippleworth.
Mikkelsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chippleworth pinned against the cage. Chippleworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikkelsen.
Chippleworth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikkelsen misses with a takedown attempt - Chippleworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikkelsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Cedric Chippleworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikkelsen looks winded!
Chippleworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chippleworth cracks Mikkelsen with an open hand slap.
Chippleworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikkelsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikkelsen dodges the punch combination from Chippleworth.
Mikkelsen misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mikkelsen.
Chippleworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkelsen fails to land the takedown.
Chippleworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chippleworth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mikkelsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chippleworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikkelsen counters with a shoot takedown. Chippleworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Mikkelsen wants to get up but he can't break Chippleworth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikkelsen prevents Chippleworth from getting back to his feet.
Mikkelsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mikkelsen trying to control but Chippleworth is working from the bottom.
Chippleworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikkelsen on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chippleworth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mikkelsen is controlling him.
Frank Mikkelsen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chippleworth misses with an uppercut.
Chippleworth misses with a hook.
Mikkelsen staying out of range there.
Mikkelsen darts in trying to clinch
and Chippleworth counters with a two punch combo.
Chippleworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mikkelsen counter with a right hand.
Chippleworth lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chippleworth throws a right hand that Mikkelsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikkelsen also avoids with ease.
Chippleworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mikkelsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Mikkelsen throws a lazy right hand but Chippleworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chippleworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mikkelsen counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cedric Chippleworth will probably get the nod.
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.
Chippleworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikkelsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chippleworth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mikkelsen back to the cage. Chippleworth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chippleworth misses with a hook
and Mikkelsen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chippleworth!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mikkelsen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chippleworth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chippleworth!
Mikkelsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikkelsen is looking for a triangle but Chippleworth pushes his legs off easily.
Chippleworth is looking to stand up but Mikkelsen won't let him.
Mikkelsen has his foot on Chippleworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chippleworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Chippleworth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chippleworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mikkelsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chippleworth has managed to get both his arms back between Mikkelsen's legs - danger averted.
Mikkelsen is breathing heavily.
Mikkelsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chippleworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mikkelsen is tightening it up a little... Chippleworth has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chippleworth reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chippleworth taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mikkelsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Mikkelsen!
Frank Mikkelsen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Kids, dont forget to brush your teeth!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Number of the Bollywood. Epeli Nailatikau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Evil Ryu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nailatikau throws a head kick that misses.
Nailatikau misses with a hook. Ryu ducked under it nicely.
Ryu doesn't manage to clinch there - Nailatikau circles away.
Nailatikau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nailatikau bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nailatikau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryu misses with a wild combination.
Ryu tests Nailatikau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nailatikau misses with a hook. Ryu ducked under it nicely.
Ryu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nailatikau.
Ryu just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Nailatikau misses its intended target.
Ryu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nailatikau throws a right hand that misses
and Ryu counters with a three punch combo that has Nailatikau backing up. Nailatikau nods at Ryu to acknowledge the strikes.
Ryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryu moves away from the strike by Nailatikau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nailatikau misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nailatikau misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryu checks a leg kick.
Nailatikau thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryu has Nailatikau up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryu misses with a punch to the body.
Nailatikau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryu blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryu taking a breather.
Ryu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nailatikau is keeping busy.
Ryu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nailatikau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryu.
Ryu lands an elbow that stopped Nailatikau in his tracks for a moment.
Nailatikau stalling in the clinch but Ryu improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nailatikau's defenses.
Nailatikau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryu.
Ryu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nailatikau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryu avoiding damage.
Ryu trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryu.
Ryu missing with knees to the body.
Ryu works on Nailatikau's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Ryu.
Ryu lands a good knee to the midsection. Nailatikau won't want to take too many of those.
Ryu tries to land knees in the clinch but Nailatikau avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryu.
Ryu looking to throw knees to the head but Nailatikau is blocking nicely.
Nailatikau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryu moves in looking to clinch but Nailatikau pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryu tries to clinch up but Nailatikau circles away and keeps his distance.
Nailatikau misses with a looping right.
Nailatikau misses with a jab to the body
and Ryu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nailatikau is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nailatikau throws a right and a left that Ryu avoids nicely.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau digs a good hook to Ryu's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryu.
Nailatikau misses with a body shot.
Ryu tries to clinch there but Nailatikau circles away.
Ryu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but Ryu checks it.
Nailatikau misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryu closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nailatikau as Ryu tries to tie him up.
Ryu works on Nailatikau's body with a couple of short punches.
Ryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Nailatikau uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryu avoids a wild elbow strike from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryu pushes off an throws an elbow but Nailatikau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nailatikau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryu is defending well for now.
Ryu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Ryu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ryu misses with a head kick.
Ryu tries to clinch up but Nailatikau circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryu misses with a double jab.
Ryu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nailatikau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nailatikau scores with a jab. Ryu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nailatikau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryu.
Ryu forces Nailatikau back against the cage and clinches.
Nailatikau tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nailatikau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epeli Nailatikau is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau tries to keep at a distance but Ryu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nailatikau dodges an elbow strike from Ryu.
Nailatikau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryu avoids it.
Ryu landing knees to the head.
It looks like Epeli Nailatikau has been cut.
Ryu stops a takedown attempt from Nailatikau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ryu.
Ryu blocks an elbow strike from Nailatikau.
Ryu misses with a body punch.
Ryu tries to land a knee to the head but Nailatikau blocks with his arms.
Ryu is struggling to control the position.
Nailatikau has Ryu pushed against the cage.
Evil Ryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ryu lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nailatikau backwards.
Ryu works on Nailatikau's body with a couple of short punches.
Ryu is trying to maintain a safe position but Nailatikau gets an underhook and turns Ryu into the cage.
Nailatikau breaks from the clinch.
Nailatikau keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nailatikau. Ryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nailatikau throws a body punch but Ryu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nailatikau misses with a hook. Ryu ducked under it nicely.
Nailatikau looks to land a right hand but Ryu moved out of range.
Nailatikau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryu on the side of the head.
Nailatikau throws a front kick aimed at Ryu's knee but Ryu avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nailatikau throws an overhand right that lands on Ryu's shoulder, as Ryu tries to avoid the shot.
Nailatikau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryu throws a series of punches but Nailatikau moves out of range.
Nailatikau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryu lands with a nice combination. Nailatikau backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Nailatikau misses the target.
Evil Ryu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nailatikau scores with a nice body kick.
Ryu is looking to clinch.
Nailatikau swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryu.
Ryu moves in looking to clinch but Nailatikau pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nailatikau throws out the jab.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryu tries to clinch up.
Nailatikau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nailatikau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryu thows a body kick. Nailatikau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nailatikau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nailatikau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ryu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Ryu misses.
Nailatikau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nailatikau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryu moves away.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch but Nailatikau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryu slips a straight right by Nailatikau.
Sloppy strikes from Ryu. Those never looked like landing.
Ryu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nailatikau loads up on a big right hand but Ryu slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nailatikau lands with a slapping head kick.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nailatikau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryu staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Ryu.
Ryu slips under a jab from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau walks into a straight right hand from Ryu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evil Ryu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Epeli Nailatikau's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ryu clinches up against the cage.
Ryu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryu misses with an elbow strike.
Nailatikau goes for a takedown attempt but Ryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryu staying out of range there.
Nailatikau missing with a left hand there. Ryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nailatikau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nailatikau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nailatikau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryu tries to clinch but Nailatikau moves out of range.
Nailatikau throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryu counters with a good, hard body kick but Nailatikau shrugs it off.
Nailatikau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nailatikau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nailatikau. Ryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryu throws a series of punches but Nailatikau avoids them all with ease.
Epeli Nailatikau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryu staying out of range there.
Nailatikau throws a hook but Ryu blocks it.
Nailatikau throws a chopping leg kick but Ryu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Ryu.
Ryu wants to clinch up but Nailatikau keeps it at a distance.
Nailatikau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nailatikau throws a looping overhand right but Ryu ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nailatikau moves out of range of the body kick from Ryu.
Ryu tries to clinch but Nailatikau moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nailatikau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryu moves in looking to clinch but Nailatikau pushes him off.
Nailatikau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nailatikau throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nailatikau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nailatikau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nailatikau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nailatikau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nailatikau scores with the left hand. Ryu knows he should have avoided that one.
Nailatikau throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryu.
Nailatikau misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nailatikau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nailatikau misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nailatikau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryu doesn't manage to clinch there - Nailatikau circles away.
Ryu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nailatikau throws out the jab.
Ryu tries to clinch but Nailatikau is having none of it.
Ryu slips a straight right by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau throws a shot from downtown. Ryu moves away and avoids it.
Epeli Nailatikau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nailatikau tries to land a leg kick but Ryu saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Nailatikau misses
and Ryu counters by moving into the clinch.
Ryu blocks an uppercut.
Nailatikau blocks an elbow strike from Ryu.
Ryu is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Evil Ryu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryu misses with a body punch.
Nailatikau tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nailatikau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nailatikau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nailatikau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryu taking a breather.
Nailatikau lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nailatikau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryu is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Epeli Nailatikau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nailatikau wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nailatikau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryu's brow.
Ryu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nailatikau leaning against his opponent.
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 Epeli Nailatikau.
I think Ryu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evil Ryu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Douglas Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Douglas Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Voller!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Douglas Key momentarily.
Douglas Key throws a hook but Voller avoids it easily.
Voller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Gabriel Douglas Key has been cut.
Voller tries to keep at a distance but Douglas Key has taken the fight into the clinch.
Voller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Douglas Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas Key lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voller backwards.
Voller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas Key throws a head punch that misses.
Voller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voller is leaning against Douglas Key and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Voller misses with an elbow over the top.
Douglas Key prevents Voller from breaking the clinch.
Douglas Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Douglas Key misses with a punch on the inside.
Voller pushes off an throws an elbow but Douglas Key leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Voller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Voller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Voller breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Voller. That's going to slow Douglas Key down.
Voller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voller with a hook.
Voller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Voller gets tackled into the cage by Douglas Key. Douglas Key maintains the clinch.
Voller is pushing Douglas Key up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Douglas Key blocks an uppercut.
Voller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas Key doesn't manage to clinch there - Voller circles away.
Douglas Key on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas Key scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voller throws a shot from downtown. Douglas Key moves away and avoids it.
Voller throws the kick towards the body but Douglas Key avoids it.
Douglas Key moves out of range of the body kick from Voller.
Douglas Key blocks the body kick.
Douglas Key throws a hook but Voller avoids it easily.
Voller throws a head kick that half lands.
Voller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas Key.
Douglas Key blocks a low kick nicely.
Douglas Key throws a hook but Voller avoids it easily.
Voller jabs Douglas Key to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Douglas Key rushes Voller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Douglas Key avoids it.
Voller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Douglas Key's brow.
Douglas Key misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key prevents Voller from breaking the clinch.
Voller manages to break the clinch.
Douglas Key tries to clinch but Voller moves out of range.
Douglas Key moves in looking to clinch but Voller pushes him off.
Voller misses with a body kick.
Voller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Voller misses with a body shot.
A cross from Douglas Key lands.
Voller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Douglas Key. Douglas Key circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voller scores with a nice head shot.
Douglas Key is rocked!
Douglas Key takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Douglas Key is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douglas Key is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas Key takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Douglas Key gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lars Voller!
Lars Voller is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Cole has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitor Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Bisping misses with a body kick.
A jab from Bisping misses.
Bisping thows a body shot but no joy.
Bisping motions for Cole to come forward. Bisping throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bisping misses the target.
Bisping scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bisping throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole defending well as Bisping loads up on a big left hand.
Cole cracks Bisping with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cole takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole scores with a push kick.
Bisping 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.
Bisping misses the shot to the body.
Bisping takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Bisping is predictable there
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cole checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cole.
Cole scores with a spinning back kick!
Bisping looks winded!
Cole lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cole scoring well with a low kick there.
Cole lands with a right hand.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bisping was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bisping throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bisping stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bisping.
Bisping on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cole throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bisping. That did some damage!
Cole thuds his shin into the meat of Bisping's side.
Cole lands a nice hook to Bisping's body. Bisping takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bisping stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Cole there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bisping's calf.
Cole clobbers Bisping with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bisping. That did some damage!
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bisping misses the shot to the body.
Bisping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bisping takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bisping has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cole.
Cole jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole thumps Bisping with a low kick.
Cole connects with a leg kick. Bisping looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cole!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Cole - that's a beauty! Bisping is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Cole can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Winston Cole!
Winston Cole retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Winston Cole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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