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Fight Day FC 57 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Myne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chew Bacca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bacca has chosen Chewbacca Noise as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lester Myne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chew Bacca!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myne clinches up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Bacca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Myne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Myne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bacca avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bacca tries to break free but Myne pushes him back against the ropes.
Bacca stops a takedown attempt from Myne.
Myne looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Myne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bacca breaks from the clinch.
Myne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bacca wants to sweep but no luck.
Myne looking to pass the guard.
Myne wants to control from the top but Bacca keeps moving.
Myne tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacca is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacca keeping moving, preventing Myne from controlling successfully.
Myne looking to pass the guard.
Myne is working hard here to advance position.
Myne throws a big elbow that misses.
Myne pushing down on Bacca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bacca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Myne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bacca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Myne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Myne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Myne trying to control but Bacca is working from the bottom.
Myne passes Bacca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Myne controlling the pace.
Myne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bacca is just riding it out for now. Myne eventually gives up the hold.
Myne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myne is keen to just control but Bacca is a slippery customer.
Myne uses his free foot to push down on Bacca's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bacca.
Myne is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bacca can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Myne goes for an armbar but Bacca turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bacca.
Bacca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bacca is one step ahead there.
Myne is trying to control the position but Bacca postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Myne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bacca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bacca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myne trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Myne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Bacca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bacca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bacca circles away.
Bacca pushes Myne up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bacca prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Myne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacca breaks from the clinch.
Myne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Myne shoots in looking for a takedown. Bacca tries to sprawl out of it but Myne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bacca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bacca scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bacca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bacca.
Bacca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Myne on the side of the head.
Lester Myne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacca stuffs the takedown.
Bacca misses with a series of wild punches.
Myne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bacca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Myne is looking to advance position but Bacca won't allow it.
Myne wants to work for an arm triangle but Bacca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Myne wants to pass to mount but Bacca is defending the position.
Myne is keen to just control but Bacca is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacca has hold of Myne's hands but Myne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Myne thows a huge punch but Bacca dodges it nicely.
Myne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Myne trying to pass the guard but Bacca defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bacca is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacca keeps working.
Myne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bacca is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bacca wants to control but Myne is keeping busy.
Myne wants to work for an arm triangle but Bacca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Myne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bacca defends it well.
Myne wants to control but Bacca is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Myne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bacca is just riding it out for now. Myne eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bacca is trying to stand up here but Myne is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Myne dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Myne fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Bacca. No joy for Myne on that attempt.
Bacca jabs Myne right on the nose. Myne blinks but takes it well.
Myne misses with a wild combination.
Myne tries to clinch there but Bacca circles away.
Bacca wants to clinch up but Myne keeps it at a distance.
Myne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bacca defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Myne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myne fails to land the takedown.
Bacca throws a nice looking combination but Myne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bacca wants to clinch.
Bacca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacca goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Myne shoots in for a double leg but Bacca sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bacca swinging wildly here.
Myne shoots in for a takedown but Bacca shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Myne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bacca tries to clinch there but Myne circles away.
Myne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bacca as he avoids it easily.
Bacca clinches with his opponent.
Bacca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Myne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bacca avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bacca is trying to break the clinch but Myne is controlling him.
Myne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bacca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Myne has him pressed against the ropes.
Bacca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacca throws a nice looking combination but Myne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bacca, as that shot connected.
Bacca looks to score with a jab to the body but Myne is just out of range.
Myne shoots in looking for a takedown but Bacca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Myne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bacca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bacca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bacca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myne.
Bacca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bacca scores with a three punch combo!
Myne throws a series of punches but Bacca moves out of range.
Bacca lands a jab-cross combination.
Myne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bacca's guard.
Bacca wants to get back to his feet but Myne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bacca dives on top into guard.
Myne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Myne is pulling down on Bacca's head. It's preventing any offense from Bacca, at least for the moment.
Bacca has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Myne is proving hard to escape from.
Myne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bacca's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacca wants to stand and escape but Myne is having none of it.
Myne tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacca is retaining full guard.
Myne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myne stands and throws Bacca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bacca is letting Myne control him for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bacca is working to avoid the ground and pound but Myne connects with a decent elbow.
Myne trying to control the position but Bacca is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chew Bacca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Myne 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Lester Myne!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Lester Myne!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Lester Myne!
Lester Myne wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Lester Myne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rosco P Coltrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coltrane comes into the arena with Bleed blaring out of the sound system. Cero has chosen Hate Me Now - Nas as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rosco P Coltrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cero. That's going to slow Coltrane down.
Coltrane misses with a hook. Cero ducked under it nicely.
Cero blocks a jab.
Cero tries to land a leg kick but Coltrane saw it coming and moves away.
Coltrane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cero manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cero.
Coltrane misses with a wild combination.
Cero is looking to slow Coltrane down with leg kicks.
Coltrane throws a hook but Cero blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cero closes the distance and pushes Coltrane back into the ropes.
Coltrane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cero avoids it.
Coltrane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
A short right from Cero.
Coltrane lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Coltrane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coltrane swings wildly with an uppercut but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cero dodges an elbow strike from Coltrane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coltrane missing with knees to the body.
Coltrane digs a right hand underneath Cero's ribcage. Cero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cero can't find room to land a body shot as Coltrane controls the action.
Coltrane prevents a body shot from Cero.
A hook to the body from Cero.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cero.
Cero tries to stall but Coltrane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cero misses with a punch on the inside.
Cero managing to block the knees to the body from Coltrane.
Cero blocks an elbow strike.
Cero lands a right hand.
Coltrane throws an elbow that misses.
Cero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coltrane backwards.
Cero blocking some punches.
Cero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Cero.
Cero misses with a punch on the inside.
Cero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coltrane backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coltrane's brow.
Coltrane missing with knees to the body.
Coltrane blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coltrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coltrane tries to work over Cero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cero dodges an elbow strike from Coltrane.
A short body shot lands from Cero as the two fighters clinch.
Cero lands with a light punch inside.
Coltrane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coltrane backwards.
Coltrane has a couple of punches blocked by Cero.
Cero takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero avoiding damage as Coltrane throws knees to the body.
Cero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coltrane tries a body shot but Cero blocks it.
Coltrane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coltrane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cero misses with some punches.
A short right from Cero.
Cero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coltrane lands an elbow inside that Cero shrugs off.
Cero avoiding damage as Coltrane throws knees to the body.
Cero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coltrane backwards.
Coltrane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coltrane has a couple of punches blocked by Cero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coltrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ceros head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Coltrane throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane tries to stall but Cero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cero misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Coltrane.
Cero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coltrane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Cero as the two fighters clinch.
Coltrane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coltrane misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coltrane as Cero tries to tie him up.
Cero avoids the elbow strike from Coltrane, against the ropes.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
Cero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coltrane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coltrane missing with knees to the body.
Cero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coltrane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cero is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Cero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coltrane.
Crunch! Coltrane slams his shin into Cero's torso.
Coltrane swings widly with a right hand
and Cero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cero misses with a looping right.
Cero just misses with a punch to the body.
Coltrane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cero finds it's way round the side to connect with Coltrane's head.
Coltrane throws a hook but Cero blocks it.
Coltrane throws a body punch but Cero moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cero.
Coltrane avoids the body shot from Cero.
A shot to the liver by Cero. Beautiful body shot.
Cero scores with a jab. Coltrane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coltrane walks into a stiff left hand from Cero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cero misses with a low kick as Coltrane jumps back.
Cero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coltrane manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Coltrane blocks the low kick.
Coltrane thows a body shot but no joy.
Coltrane looks to throw the jab but Cero is out of range.
Cero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Cero.
Cero tries to clinch up.
Cero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coltrane rather than just go for the knockout.
Cero cracks a nice hook into Coltrane's ribs.
Cero lands a jab.
Coltrane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coltrane throws a jab but it's blocked by Cero.
Cero lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Coltrane misses its intended target.
Cero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coltrane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coltrane throws a right and a left that Cero avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coltrane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cero.
Cero scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses with a low kick.
Cero closes the distance and clinches.
Coltrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cero is looking to control Coltrane's arms but Coltrane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cero has his back to the ropes.
Cero has a couple of punches blocked by Coltrane.
Coltrane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cero avoids it.
Cero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Coltrane on the inside.
Cero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Numero Cero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cero lands with a left to the head.
Coltrane is rocked!
Coltrane trying to land knees to the body.
Oh Coltrane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coltrane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Coltrane seems to have got his legs back now.
Coltrane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coltranes head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cero blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero blocks an elbow strike.
Cero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Cero.
Cero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cero throws a punch but it's blocked by Coltrane.
A head punch on the inside from Cero fails to land.
Cero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cero gets through Coltrane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Coltrane fails to land.
Coltrane tries to land knees in the clinch but Cero avoids the damage to the body.
Cero throws a head punch that misses.
Cero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cero lands a nice uppercut.
Cero swings wildly with an uppercut but Coltrane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coltrane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cero unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Coltrane! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Cero is unloading with more strikes now! Coltrane drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Cero!
Numero Cero gave a mention to Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollyon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, On My Own-Alone . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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198 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hofniel Apollyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apollyon tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson not doing much here.
Apollyon tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Apollyon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Apollyon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Apollyon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apollyon is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Apollyon is keeping him busy.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Apollyon defending well though.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Apollyon is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Apollyon is keeping the position.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
Apollyon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Apollyon is having none of it.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Apollyon defending well though.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Apollyon to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control but Apollyon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo Anderson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Apollyon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson clinches up with Apollyon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Apollyon is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Apollyon into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A hook to the body from Apollyon.
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!
Apollyon looking to stall.
Apollyon is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apollyon blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Apollyon misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apollyon.
Apollyon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Anderson 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.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Apollyon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Apollyon slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson clinches.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollyon's elbow.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollyon controls his hands.
Apollyon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollyon working aggressively here.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Apollyon's ribcage. Apollyon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollyon.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Apollyon is rocked!
Apollyon blocks an uppercut.
Oh Apollyon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollyon.
Apollyon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollyon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollyon blocks an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollyon blocking some punches.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollyon tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Anderson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Apollyon looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Anderson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Anderson!
Apollo Anderson very nearly forgot to thank Seven Sins™ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funk Jou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bredenberg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Heja Bamse. Emmanuel Bredenberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Funk Jou's chin.
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290 lbs
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224 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Funk Jou!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bredenberg swings widly with a right hand
and Jou counters with a stiff right hand.
Bredenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bredenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jou misses with a right hand
and Bredenberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bredenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jou trying to control here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bredenberg trying to control the pace.
Bredenberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jou is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emmanuel Bredenberg!
Emmanuel Bredenberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chamakh comes to the ring accompanied by Robyn - Indestructible. Kivi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Ride the Lightning. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karim Chamakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi lands a glancing blow to the side of Chamakh's head.
Kivi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chamakh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kivi, right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kivi.
Kivi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chamakh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kivi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chamakh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chamakh wants to control from the top but Kivi keeps moving.
Chamakh scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kivi is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi wants to pass the guard but Chamakh is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kivi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chamakh is retaining full guard.
Kivi preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chamakh keeping full guard, as Kivi tries to pass.
Kivi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kivi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kivi is in close to Chamakh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kivi preventing the sweep.
Kivi wants to pass the guard but Chamakh is keeping the position.
Kivi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully.
Chamakh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kivi.
Chamakh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kivi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chamakh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chamakh's back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh wants to escape the position.
Kivi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chamakh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chamakh for a finish.
Well, with Kivi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chamakh is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kivi trying to control momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamakh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Kivi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kivi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chamakh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kivi misses.
Kivi shoots in for a double leg but Chamakh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kivi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chamakh postures up in Kivi's guard and throws a big left but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atlas Kivi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chamakh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kivi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chamakh postures up in Kivi's guard and throws a big left but Kivi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kivi looking for a guillotine here but Chamakh defends easily.
Chamakh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chamakh looking to pass the guard.
Chamakh connects with a couple of short punches.
Chamakh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh stands up over Kivi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kivi wants to control but Chamakh passes easily into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chamakh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kivi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kivi trying to control but Chamakh postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi is looking for a sweep. Chamakh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chamakh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kivi won't allow Chamakh to pass to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kivi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chamakh checks it well.
Kivi lunges at Chamakh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chamakh's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Chamakh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chamakh moves out of range of the strikes.
Kivi throws a leg kick but Chamakh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kivi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Chamakh moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chamakh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Chamakh dominated that second round.
That's time! Chamakh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chamakh blocks a leg kick.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chamakh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Chamakh does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chamakh quickly recovers to half guard.
Kivi wants to pass to mount but Chamakh is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi is looking for a kimura but Chamakh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kivi to get the leverage.
Kivi misses with a head shot. Chamakh uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kivi throws an elbow that misses. Chamakh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kivi's guard. Nice move by Chamakh!
Chamakh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi working a defensive guard but Chamakh manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kivi struggling a bit here.
Kivi is trying to improve his position.
Kivi regains half guard, as Chamakh was trying to land strikes.
Chamakh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kivi trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh is stalling here. Kivi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chamakh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kivi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kivi looking to control but instead Chamakh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kivi trying to control from half guard but Chamakh is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi is pressing down on Chamakh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chamakh is holding on for now.
Kivi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas Kivi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kivi 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Atlas Kivi!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Atlas Kivi!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Atlas Kivi!
Atlas Kivi wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Atlas Kivi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Thorhalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorhalla has chosen Disturbed / Down With The Sickness as his entrance music. 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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28
238 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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26
218 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hjalmar Thorhalla!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorhalla scores with a jab.
Seia takes one to the chin there.
Seia connects with a right hand. Thorhalla shakes it off.
Thorhalla checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seia punishes Thorhalla's body with a nice straight punch.
Seia slips a jab and a cross from Thorhalla.
Seia avoids the head kick by Thorhalla.
Thorhalla throws a head kick that misses.
Seia cracks a nice hook into Thorhalla's ribs.
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!
Seia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donk. Seia catches Thorhalla right on the button with a cross.
Thorhalla misses with a leg kick.
Seia tries to clinch up but Thorhalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Seia. Those never looked like landing.
Thorhalla defending well as Seia loads up on a big left hand.
Seia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorhalla manages to avoid it.
Thorhalla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorhalla is looking to chop away at Seia's legs.
Seia blocks a head kick by Thorhalla.
Seia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thorhalla. Thorhalla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorhalla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorhalla.
Seia thows a body shot but no joy.
Thorhalla throws a low kick, looking for Seia's leg but Seia calmly moves out of range.
Seia has closed the distance and engaged Thorhalla in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorhalla as Seia tries to tie him up.
Thorhalla misses with the head strike.
Seia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorhalla backwards.
Thorhalla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorhalla.
Seia lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorhalla misses with a body punch.
Seia blocks an uppercut.
Seia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorhalla backwards.
Thorhalla misses with a punch on the inside.
Seia has Thorhalla pushed against the ropes.
Seia blocking some punches.
Seia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Seia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seia is looking to control Thorhalla's arms but Thorhalla gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seia has his back to the ropes.
Thorhalla misses with some punches.
Thorhalla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorhalla tries to work over Seia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seia lands with a short shot to the head.
Seia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorhalla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorhalla misses with some punches.
Seia blocks an uppercut.
Thorhalla swings wildly with an uppercut but Seia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorhalla tries to work over Seia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorhalla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorhalla backwards.
Seia tries to stall but Thorhalla uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorhalla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorhalla.
Thorhalla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorhalla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorhalla lands a nice shot that snaps Seia's head back.
Thorhalla throws a head kick that misses.
Seia tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia jabs at Thorhalla's body.
Thorhalla throws a jab when Seia was well out of range.
Seia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seia tries to clinch up but Thorhalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorhalla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorhalla throws a leg kick which misses Seia's front leg but catches the back leg as Seia tries to avoid it.
Thorhalla lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thorhalla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorhalla ducks right into an uppercut from Seia.
Thorhalla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorhalla.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorhalla tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorhalla throws a body kick that misses.
Seia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seia punishes Thorhalla's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolo Seia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thorhalla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorhalla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seia is out of range and Thorhalla settles back down.
Thorhalla walks into a left hand.
Thorhalla throws a solid leg kick but Seia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorhalla.
Seia looks to throw the jab but Thorhalla is out of range.
Seia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thorhalla.
Seia misses with a body kick.
Seia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorhalla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorhalla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seia darts in and clinches Thorhalla up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorhalla throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorhalla.
Thorhalla blocks an uppercut.
Seia lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorhalla backwards.
Thorhalla misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorhalla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorhalla throws a head punch that misses.
Thorhalla tries to circle away but Seia has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seia.
Thorhalla swings wildly with an uppercut but Seia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolo Seia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seia prevents a body shot from Thorhalla.
Thorhalla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorhalla swings wildly with an uppercut but Seia uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seia.
Thorhalla is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seia.
Thorhalla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seia has Thorhalla pushed against the ropes.
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!
Seia throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorhalla.
A head punch on the inside from Thorhalla fails to land.
Seia scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seia.
Seia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thorhalla working hard to break the clinch.
Thorhalla lands an uppercut.
Thorhalla misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Seia.
Seia lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Hjalmar Thorhalla has been cut.
Seia is leaning against Thorhalla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seia drops Thorhalla onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thorhalla is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Thorhalla is rocked!
Seia throws a big uppercut that drops Thorhalla! More strikes from Seia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thorhalla lies dazed against the ropes as Seia celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tolo Seia!
Tolo Seia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taneli Hauki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don Omar ft Tego Calderon - Bandolero. Hauki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kyuss - Green Machine. Alvaro Salazar is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvaro Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Hauki!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauki connects with a body shot that sends Salazar's belly button to the back.
Salazar tries to clinch but Hauki is having none of it.
Salazar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salazar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salazar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Salazar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hauki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Salazar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Salazar throws an elbow but Hauki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Salazar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hauki, who protects the arm well.
Salazar has an Americana. Hauki didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Salazar is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Salazar hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alvaro Salazar!
Alvaro Salazar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Storm Garp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garp's choice of entrance music: Rammstein- Liebe ist für alle da. 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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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Storm Garp!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garp misses with a double jab
and Pitbull counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garp thinking.
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!
Garp loads up on a big right hand but Pitbull slips the punch.
Pitbull tries for a takedown but Garp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garp misses with a hook to the body
and Pitbull counters with a three punch combo that has Garp backing up. Garp nods at Pitbull to acknowledge the strikes.
Garp stuffs the takedown.
Garp throws a shot from downtown. Pitbull moves away and avoids it.
Pitbull tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Pitbull.
Garp looks winded!
Garp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pitbull.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Pitbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garp lands with a cross.
Garp sizes up Pitbull with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitbull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Pitbull with that takedown attempt.
Garp misses the body punch
and Pitbull counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garp throws out the jab.
Garp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pitbull walks into a straight right hand from Garp.
Garp misses with a lunging right hand
and Pitbull counters with a big head kick but Garp shrugs it off.
Garp looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitbull is just out of range.
Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Garp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Storm Garp has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull shoots in but Garp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pitbull tries to clinch but Garp is having none of it.
Garp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garp connects with a jab.
No luck for Pitbull with that takedown attempt.
Pitbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm Garp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pitbull scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pitbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pitbull changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pitbull lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garp managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pitbull.
Pitbull throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garp is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pitbull tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pitbull misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pitbull has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garp is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Pitbull seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pitbull grinds an elbow into Garp's temple.
That has opened up Storm Garp's cut even more.
Garp is trying to get back to his feet.
Pitbull lands a decent elbow from side control.
The cut above Storm Garp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pitbull tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pitbull lands an elbow.
Storm Garp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Storm Garp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Pitbull!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John England has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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231 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silakka throws a leg kick
and England counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silakka throws a solid leg kick but England takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silakka.
Silakka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silakka throws the kick towards the body but England avoids it.
Silakka swings for the body but England moves out of range.
Silakka ducks under a wild hook from England.
Silakka ducks under a wild hook from England.
Silakka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silakka walks into a left hand.
It looks like Simo Silakka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
England avoids the body shot from Silakka.
England tries to move into range but Silakka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silakka gets a clinch.
Silakka taking a breather.
Silakka scores with a shot to the side of England's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and England has denied him.
England blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silakka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silakka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
England blocks a body shot from Silakka.
England breaks the clinch.
Silakka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Englands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
England misses with a straight left.
England bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Silakka! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Silakka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
England gets to his feet and stands over Silakka, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Silakka felt that one! England unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Silakka from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John England!
John England gave a mention to Ultra Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kerjalainen's choice of entrance music: krolithika. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
147 lbs
13 - 7 - 2 |
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28
168 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keijo Kerjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku digs a good body shot into Kerjalainen's ribs.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick which misses Kerjalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kerjalainen tries to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Varvaskoukku preventing the sweep.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Kerjalainen keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varvaskoukku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Varvaskoukku throws a big elbow that misses.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Kerjalainen is keeping the position.
Varvaskoukku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Varvaskoukku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Varvaskoukku throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku landing some decent shots from guard.
Kerjalainen keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Varvaskoukku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kerjalainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Varvaskoukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Varvaskoukku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kerjalainen working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Kerjalainen is keeping the position.
Kerjalainen is pulling down on Varvaskoukku's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keijo Kerjalainen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Varvaskoukku dives in and grabs Kerjalainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kerjalainen pushes down on Varvaskoukku's head and hops out.
Kerjalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varvaskoukku moves away.
A head kick misses from Kerjalainen.
A bone on bone clash there as Varvaskoukku blocks the leg kick.
Kerjalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Varvaskoukku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Varvaskoukku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen looking to control.
Varvaskoukku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varvaskoukku postures up in Kerjalainen's guard and throws a big left but Kerjalainen blocks it.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes from guard but Kerjalainen blocks nicely.
Kerjalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Varvaskoukku is proving a slippery customer.
Kerjalainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kerjalainen keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varvaskoukku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varvaskoukku is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerjalainen has wrist control.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerjalainen is keeping the position for now.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Kerjalainen to sweep him here.
Kerjalainen trying to control the position here.
Varvaskoukku throws a big right hand that misses.
Varvaskoukku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerjalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Varvaskoukku misses with a looping right.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerjalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot.
Kerjalainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range and Kerjalainen settles back down.
Varvaskoukku scores with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Varvaskoukku here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kerjalainen walks into a straight right hand from Varvaskoukku.
Kerjalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Varvaskoukku clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kerjalainen walks away with a smile on his face. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Varvaskoukku looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kerjalainen!
Varvaskoukku creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kerjalainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Varvaskoukku seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Varvaskoukku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kerjalainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Varvaskoukku misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kerjalainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Varvaskoukku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerjalainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the pace.
Varvaskoukku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kerjalainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Varvaskoukku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Kerjalainen is keeping him busy.
Kerjalainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Varvaskoukku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kerjalainen is looking to improve his position.
Varvaskoukku winds up and cracks Kerjalainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku is looking to take a break and control but Kerjalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kerjalainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kerjalainen trying to control from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Kerjalainen is keeping him busy.
Varvaskoukku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but Kerjalainen is blocking nicely.
Varvaskoukku is taking a breather. Kerjalainen 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.
Kerjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Varvaskoukku trying to control from half guard but Kerjalainen is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen trying to hold on to Varvaskoukku's head to control him but Varvaskoukku postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kerjalainen 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 Varvaskoukku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Varvaskoukku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerjalainen walks into a straight right hand from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kerjalainen is trying to maintain the position but Varvaskoukku is very close to passing his half guard.
Varvaskoukku throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kerjalainen to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kerjalainen throws out a leg kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range and Kerjalainen only half commits.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerjalainen is just out of range.
Varvaskoukku is looking to wear down Kerjalainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kerjalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerjalainen leaves Varvaskoukku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Varvaskoukku pushes Kerjalainen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kerjalainen breaks from the clinch.
Kerjalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Varvaskoukku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kerjalainen pinned against the ropes. Kerjalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Varvaskoukku checks a leg kick.
Kerjalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Varvaskoukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kerjalainen.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Varvaskoukku misses.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice looking body shot.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch but Kerjalainen is having none of it.
Kerjalainen throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Kerjalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerjalainen moves away.
Kerjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku throws a series of punches but Kerjalainen avoids them all with ease.
Kerjalainen avoids a kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the leg kick from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Varvaskoukku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerjalainen wants to sweep here but Varvaskoukku controlling him for the moment.
Varvaskoukku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Varvaskoukku is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerjalainen has wrist control.
Varvaskoukku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kerjalainen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Kerjalainen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Varvaskoukku preventing the sweep.
Varvaskoukku postures up in Kerjalainen's guard and throws a big left but Kerjalainen blocks it.
Varvaskoukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku content to stall in guard here.
Varvaskoukku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Varvaskoukku landing with the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Kerjalainen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerjalainen has wrist control.
Varvaskoukku looking to sit in guard and control but Kerjalainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kerjalainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Varvaskoukku looking for a sweep. Not yet Varvaskoukku, not yet.
Varvaskoukku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerjalainen controls the pace.
Kerjalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varvaskoukku controls Kerjalainen momentarily but Kerjalainen frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kerjalainen misses with a two punch combination.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Varvaskoukku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Varvaskoukku.
Kerjalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kerjalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kerjalainen trying to hold on to Varvaskoukku's head to control him but Varvaskoukku postures up.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Kerjalainen is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Varvaskoukku there.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Kerjalainen is defending well.
Kerjalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Kerjalainen trying to hold on to Varvaskoukku's head to control him but Varvaskoukku postures up.
Kerjalainen won't allow Varvaskoukku to pass to mount.
Kerjalainen wants to get back to his feet.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but Kerjalainen is blocking nicely.
Kerjalainen has hold of Varvaskoukku's hands but Varvaskoukku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kerjalainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku is looking to take a break and control but Kerjalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku moves nicely into side control.
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!
Varvaskoukku creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kerjalainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen wants to control but Varvaskoukku postures up.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Kerjalainen is keeping him busy.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kerjalainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Varvaskoukku working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Varvaskoukku scores with a couple of short elbows.
Varvaskoukku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kerjalainen, who protects the arm well.
Varvaskoukku working the ground and pound but Kerjalainen is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
Kerjalainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Varvaskoukku off and has taken his back!
Varvaskoukku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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!
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Kerjalainen just sinks the hooks in.
Kerjalainen tries to get the hooks in deep but Varvaskoukku pushed the leg off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku had his way with Keijo Kerjalainen in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Varvaskoukku finds it's target.
Varvaskoukku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Varvaskoukku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kerjalainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kerjalainen is looking to regain half guard here but Varvaskoukku keeps moving and retains side control.
Kerjalainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kerjalainen wants to hold on but Varvaskoukku pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen is working to get back to half guard.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot to the head.
Kerjalainen is trying to escape the mount.
Varvaskoukku working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Varvaskoukku landing strikes from the mount and Kerjalainen is in trouble!
Kerjalainen is rocked!
Kerjalainen working to try and regain half guard.
Kerjalainen taking shots to the head.
Kerjalainen is still in real trouble! Can Varvaskoukku finish him?
Varvaskoukku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku dominating with strikes here.
Varvaskoukku with a couple of short strikes.
Varvaskoukku controlling the position easily from mount.
Rainer Varvaskoukku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Varvaskoukku drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kerjalainen! More shots from Varvaskoukku and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rainer Varvaskoukku!
Rainer Varvaskoukku retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Rainer Varvaskoukku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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