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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Ukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mykhaylo Romanchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arne Ukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mykhaylo Romanchenko!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanchenko tries to clinch up.
Romanchenko is looking to clinch but Ukkonen is avoiding it.
Romanchenko tries to clinch up but Ukkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ukkonen missing with a left hand there. Romanchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ukkonen lunges at Romanchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romanchenko's hand.
Romanchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ukkonen throws out the jab.
Romanchenko walks into a straight right hand from Ukkonen.
Romanchenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanchenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ukkonen scores with a jab.
Romanchenko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ukkonen knocks out Romanchenko with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ukkonen before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ukkonen picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arne Ukkonen!
In his post fight interview, Arne Ukkonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Hovimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duey Doubleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hovimaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duey Doubleg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Hovimaki catches Doubleg right on the button with a cross.
Hovimaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doubleg gets a double leg takedown into Hovimaki's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Doubleg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doubleg wants to pass the guard but Hovimaki is keeping the position.
Doubleg trying to control but Hovimaki is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice cross by Hovimaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hovimaki circles away.
Hovimaki sends Doubleg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hovimaki is motioning to the referee to let Doubleg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Duey Doubleg has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hovimaki drops Doubleg with a big left hand! Doubleg is injured, injured bad! Hovimaki jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Hovimaki!
Post fight, an emotional Mikko Hovimaki said 'I told you guys that i can beat that fat dog!
Kauko Partio where you at? Dont be scared homie! Im coming for you!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tomasino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkadiusz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasino comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - U know my kind. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tomasino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arkadiusz Drwal!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drwal shoots in and gets a takedown into Tomasino's guard.
Drwal is working Tomasino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tomasino keeping moving, preventing Drwal from controlling successfully.
Drwal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomasino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomasino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tomasino keeping moving, preventing Drwal from controlling successfully.
Drwal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drwal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drwal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tomasino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drwal has managed to get both his arms back between Tomasino's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasino has his foot on Drwal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drwal works his way back into a safe position though.
Tomasino tries to strike from the bottom.
Tomasino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drwal defends it easily.
Tomasino wants to stand up but Drwal is controlling him.
Drwal trying to control but Tomasino is working from the bottom.
Drwal throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drwal wants to control from the top but Tomasino keeps moving.
Tomasino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drwal is controlling him.
Drwal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tomasino dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drwal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tomasino controls the pace.
Drwal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomasino's guard.
Tomasino wants to sweep but no luck.
Drwal wants to stand but Tomasino is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drwal wants to control from the top but Tomasino keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal looking to sit in guard and control but Tomasino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Drwal keeping moving, preventing Tomasino from controlling successfully.
Drwal controls Tomasino momentarily but Tomasino frees himself.
Tomasino with a nice head shot there.
Tomasino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tomasino with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drwal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tomasino passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Tomasino lands strikes from half guard.
Drwal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Drwal is trying to get back to full guard.
Drwal looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomasino is thwarting Drwal's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadiusz Drwal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tomasino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tomasino throws a right and a left that Drwal avoids nicely.
Tomasino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drwal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drwal has a takedown stuffed.
Tomasino takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomasino tightens his grip and picks Drwal up, before dumping him to the ground. Drwal manages to land in guard.
Drwal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomasino defends it easily.
Tomasino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drwal on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drwal is keeping the position for now.
Drwal looking for a sweep. Not yet Drwal, not yet.
Tomasino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drwal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drwal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drwal keeping full guard, as Tomasino tries to pass.
Tomasino distracts Drwal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drwal trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino lands a couple of elbows.
Drwal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomasino defends well.
Tomasino scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drwal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drwal trying to control the position.
Tomasino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drwal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomasino is one step ahead there.
Tomasino tries to stand but Drwal is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tomasino is trying to get back to full guard.
Drwal decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tomasino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomasino shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tomasino thows a huge punch but Drwal dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drwal is looking to improve his position.
Drwal is pressing down on Tomasino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tomasino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drwal looking to control.
Drwal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomasino is aware though and is defending well.
Drwal is breathing heavily.
Drwal is trying to keep Tomasino in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomasino wants to control from the top but Drwal 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 Tommy Tomasino will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Tomasino.
Tomasino lands with a nice body punch.
Tomasino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tomasino throws a nice looking combination but Drwal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tomasino shoots in looking for a takedown. Drwal tries to sprawl out of it but Tomasino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drwal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drwal has Tomasino up against the cage in a clinch.
Drwal pulls Tomasino into guard.
Tomasino trying to control the position from guard on top but Drwal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drwal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drwal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomasino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tomasino trying to control but Drwal is working from the bottom.
Tomasino preventing the sweep.
Tomasino drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drwal dives on top into guard.
Drwal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drwal trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomasino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomasino wants to stand but Drwal is controlling the position.
Tomasino 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.
Drwal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drwal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomasino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drwal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tomasino scores with a one two! Drwal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tomasino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drwal as he jumps to the side.
Drwal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomasino looks to land a combination but Drwal avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomasino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drwal.
Drwal shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomasino tries to sprawl out of it but Drwal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomasino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomasino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drwal.
Tommy Tomasino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drwal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tomasino pinned against the cage. Tomasino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tommy Tomasino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkadiusz Drwal.
Tomasino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drwal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tomasino misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arkadiusz Drwal.
I think Drwal 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borthol Grynworst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hao Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borthol Grynworst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hao Wang!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grynworst.
Wang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grynworst is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grynworst is trying to improve his position.
Wang 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.
Wang throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Grynworst works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Grynworst defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang passes to side control.
Wang landing strikes.
An elbow from Wang crashes against the mat.
Wang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grynworst sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Grynworst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Grynworst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grynworst tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wang's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wang is stalling here. Grynworst is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grynworst has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Grynworst lands an elbow.
Grynworst tries to score with some ground and pound. Wang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Grynworst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grynworst in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grynworst tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang tries to bench press Grynworst off him but Grynworst keeps the position.
Grynworst misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grynworst works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grynworst's best efforts.
Wang has his hands clasped together around Grynworst's back. He's all about the action.
Grynworst prevents Wang from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hao Wang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grynworst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grynworst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grynworst wants it to stay on the feet.
Wang cracks the inside of Grynworst's front leg.
Wang fails with the takedown
and Grynworst makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hao Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grynworst sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borthol Grynworst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hao Wang.
Horrible takedown by Wang or perhaps it was just good defense by Grynworst which made him look bad.
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wang shoots in but Grynworst avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Grynworst comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst connects with a body shot.
Grynworst throws a right and a left that Wang avoids nicely.
Wang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grynworst works Wang's body with a nice hook.
Grynworst works the jab nicely.
Grynworst slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Borthol Grynworst is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grynworst lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wang at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Grynworst.
Wang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wang is rocked!
Grynworst throws a monster overhand right that drops Wang! Grynworst follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borthol Grynworst!
Borthol Grynworst decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Judah Krizbaduhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Sammio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sakari Sammio was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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203 lbs
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194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Judah Krizbaduhl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Sammio!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krizbaduhl misses with the combination.
Sammio misses with a body kick.
Krizbaduhl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Krizbaduhl. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Sammio.
Sammio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krizbaduhl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krizbaduhl tries a head kick but it misses.
Sammio looks to land a right hand but Krizbaduhl moved out of range.
Sammio throws a low kick but Krizbaduhl moves out of range easily.
Krizbaduhl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krizbaduhl 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.
Krizbaduhl throws out a leg kick but Sammio moves out of range and Krizbaduhl only half commits.
Sammio darts in and clinches Krizbaduhl up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krizbaduhl wants to land a leg kick but Sammio is out of range.
Krizbaduhl looks to throw the jab but Sammio is out of range.
Sammio cracks the inside of Krizbaduhl's front leg.
A clash of legs there as Sammio blocks the low kick.
Krizbaduhl scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krizbaduhl.
Krizbaduhl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krizbaduhl misses with a head kick.
Krizbaduhl lands a leg kick that knocks Sammio off balance momentarily.
Krizbaduhl avoids the head kick by Sammio.
Sammio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krizbaduhl tries a head kick but it misses.
Sammio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sammio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krizbaduhl misses with a low kick.
Sammio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sammio moves out of range as Krizbaduhl throws a body kick.
Krizbaduhl tried to score with a low kick but Sammio checks it.
Krizbaduhl checks a low kick from Sammio.
Sammio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krizbaduhl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krizbaduhl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Sammio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krizbaduhl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sammio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krizbaduhl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sammio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krizbaduhl looks to land a body kick but Sammio moved away.
Sammio throws a hook but Krizbaduhl avoids it easily.
Krizbaduhl fails to land with a series of punches.
Sammio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krizbaduhl.
Krizbaduhl throws a sloppy head kick and Sammio moves out of range easily.
Krizbaduhl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krizbaduhl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sammio ducks under a wild hook from Krizbaduhl.
Sammio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krizbaduhl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Krizbaduhl.
Sammio scores with a nice body kick.
Krizbaduhl is breathing heavily.
Krizbaduhl tries to work over Sammio's front leg with a kick but Sammio checks it.
Sammio checks the leg kick.
Sammio fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Judah Krizbaduhl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krizbaduhl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sammio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sammio throws a leg kick which misses Krizbaduhl's front leg but catches the back leg as Krizbaduhl tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sammio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krizbaduhl - the referee stops the clock and Sammio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krizbaduhl. Sammio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krizbaduhl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sammio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sammio 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 Krizbaduhl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krizbaduhl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krizbaduhl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krizbaduhl blocks a jab.
Sammio cracks the inside of Krizbaduhl's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sammio. Krizbaduhl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sammio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Krizbaduhl.
Sammio misses with a straight left.
Sammio throws a leg kick but Krizbaduhl moved away.
Sammio thuds a left hand into Krizbaduhl's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammio misses the shot to the body.
Sammio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krizbaduhl moves away.
Krizbaduhl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krizbaduhl throws a chopping leg kick but Sammio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Sammio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sammio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krizbaduhl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krizbaduhl throws a head kick that half lands.
Krizbaduhl is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Krizbaduhl.
Krizbaduhl checks the leg kick.
Krizbaduhl thows a leg kick but Sammio checks it
and Sammio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krizbaduhl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krizbaduhl throws a wild body kick that Sammio sees coming a mile off.
Sammio misses with a head kick.
Sammio is looking to clinch.
Krizbaduhl feints and then cracks Sammio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sammio down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammio misses with a few strikes there.
Krizbaduhl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krizbaduhl misses with a kick to the body.
Sammio misses with a body kick.
Sammio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Sammio 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krizbaduhl.
A head kick misses from Sammio.
Krizbaduhl lands a jab-cross combination.
Good leg kick by Sammio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krizbaduhl sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Krizbaduhl.
Krizbaduhl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sammio is able to avoid easily.
Sammio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krizbaduhl throws a leg kick
and Sammio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sammio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sammio throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krizbaduhl.
Krizbaduhl throws a head kick that misses.
Krizbaduhl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krizbaduhl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krizbaduhl misses with a low kick as Sammio jumps back.
Sammio is looking to score with low kicks.
Judah Krizbaduhl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Krizbaduhl is predictable there
and Sammio counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sammio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krizbaduhl.
Krizbaduhl scores with a head kick. Sammio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sammio misses with an uppercut. Krizbaduhl saw that one coming.
Sammio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sakari Sammio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krizbaduhl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sammio's sensitive parts.
Sammio motions for Krizbaduhl to come forward. Sammio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krizbaduhl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sammio throws a lazy right hand but Krizbaduhl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krizbaduhl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Krizbaduhl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krizbaduhl tries to land a leg kick but Sammio saw it coming and moves away.
Sammio misses with a body kick.
Sammio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sammio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krizbaduhl throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krizbaduhl.
Danga de danga de dang - Krizbaduhl scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krizbaduhl misses with a head kick.
Krizbaduhl avoids the head kick by Sammio.
Sammio lands with a good body shot.
Sammio keeps Krizbaduhl at a distance using the push kick.
Krizbaduhl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krizbaduhl misses with a head kick.
Sammio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sammio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krizbaduhl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sammio scores with a body shot.
Krizbaduhl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krizbaduhl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good work by Krizbaduhl as he checks the leg kick.
Sammio has closed the distance and engaged Krizbaduhl in a clinch.
Sammio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krizbaduhl breaks from the clinch.
Sammio scores with a nice right hand.
Krizbaduhl is rocked!
Sammio checks a leg kick.
Oh Krizbaduhl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammio circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Krizbaduhl drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sammio follows Krizbaduhl to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakari Sammio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Watkin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slurms Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Evil Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watkin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slurms Mckenzie!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckenzie lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Mckenzie moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Mckenzie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Mckenzie looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mckenzie throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Mckenzie only half commits.
Mckenzie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mckenzie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
It looks like Watkin Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a leg kick but Mckenzie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
Mckenzie throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones stuns Mckenzie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mckenzie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mckenzie scores with a punch to the head.
Mckenzie takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Mckenzie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mckenzie is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Mckenzie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Mckenzie moves his leg out of the way.
Mckenzie misses with a series of wild punches.
Mckenzie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mckenzie throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Mckenzie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones feints a jab promting Mckenzie to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mckenzie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones checks a low kick from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Mckenzie tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Mckenzie checks a leg kick.
Mckenzie looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Mckenzie misses with a body kick.
Mckenzie throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Mckenzie only half commits.
A head kick misses from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mckenzie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones is looking to slow Mckenzie down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Mckenzie seems unphased.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Mckenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Mckenzie feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Mckenzie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Mckenzie settles back down.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Mckenzie moves out of range easily.
Jones moves out of range as Mckenzie throws a body kick.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones avoids the head kick by Mckenzie.
Mckenzie is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Mckenzie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones stuns Mckenzie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Mckenzie moved away.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mckenzie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Mckenzie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mckenzie manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones checks a low kick from Mckenzie.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones blocks a head kick by Mckenzie.
Mckenzie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab lands there for Mckenzie.
Mckenzie loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Mckenzie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Mckenzie moved out of range nicely.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Mckenzie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mckenzie checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slurms Mckenzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Watkin Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mckenzie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones blocks a head kick by Mckenzie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mckenzie 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Mckenzie off balance momentarily.
Mckenzie avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Mckenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mckenzie throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Mckenzie.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mckenzie misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mckenzie checks a leg kick.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mckenzie's sensitive parts.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Mckenzie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Slurms Mckenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mckenzie misses with a low kick.
Mckenzie lands a front kick.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Mckenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to work over Mckenzie's front leg with a kick but Mckenzie checks it.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws out a leg kick but Mckenzie moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
A head kick misses from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Mckenzie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mckenzie counters with a leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Mckenzie throws a body kick.
Mckenzie throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Mckenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mckenzie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Mckenzie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Mckenzie scores with a hook.
Mckenzie throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Mckenzie checks a low kick from Jones.
Mckenzie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mckenzie tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Mckenzie misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Mckenzie.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Mckenzie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Mckenzie is out of range.
Mckenzie misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mckenzie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slurms Mckenzie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mckenzie checks the leg kick.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Mckenzie seems unphased.
Mckenzie lands a nice looking body kick.
Mckenzie throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mckenzie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Mckenzie throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones avoids the head kick by Mckenzie.
Jones checks a low kick from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mckenzie throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mckenzie. Jones shrugs it off though.
Mckenzie checks a low kick from Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Mckenzie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mckenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mckenzie.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slurms Mckenzie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Watkin Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mckenzie looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mckenzie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Mckenzie down.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Mckenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Mckenzie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mckenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Mckenzie moves out of range easily.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mckenzie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie scores with a nice body kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mckenzie at a distance.
Mckenzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mckenzie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mckenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
Mckenzie lands a front kick.
Mckenzie moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Mckenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mckenzie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mckenzie is able to avoid easily.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mckenzie throws out a powerful jab.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Watkin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie misses with a low kick.
Mckenzie throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mckenzie's head backwards.
Mckenzie throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Mckenzie fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Mckenzie's knee but Mckenzie avoids it well.
Mckenzie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Mckenzie throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Mckenzie misses the shot to the body.
Mckenzie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Good work by Mckenzie as he checks the leg kick.
Mckenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mckenzie tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Mckenzie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Mckenzie blocks the leg kick.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mckenzie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Mckenzie saw it coming and moves away.
Mckenzie throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Mckenzie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Mckenzie digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Mckenzie misses with a head kick.
Mckenzie throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Slurms Mckenzie 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.
Mckenzie slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Mckenzie's head but Mckenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones looks for the body kick but Mckenzie saw that one coming.
Mckenzie checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Mckenzie moves out of range.
Mckenzie jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mckenzie manages to avoid it.
Jones avoids the head kick by Mckenzie.
Mckenzie throws a head kick that misses.
Mckenzie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mckenzie throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Mckenzie settles back down.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slurms Mckenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mckenzie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slurms Mckenzie!
After winning the bout, Slurms Mckenzie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Jazwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronko Strunz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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21
280 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Good kicks
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Jazwinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jazwinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jazwinski checks a leg kick.
Jazwinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strunz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strunz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strunz 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 Jazwinski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jazwinski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jazwinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Bronko Strunz has been cut.
Strunz slips a jab from Jazwinski.
Strunz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jazwinski checks it well.
Strunz connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jazwinski.
Jazwinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strunz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jazwinski.
A lazy body kick from Jazwinski
and Strunz counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazwinski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strunz cracks the inside of Jazwinski's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Jazwinski blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strunz.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses.
Strunz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strunz takes one to the side of the head.
Strunz cracks a nice hook into Jazwinski's ribs.
Bronko Strunz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jazwinski's sensitive parts.
Strunz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strunz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Strunz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strunz tries a low kick but Jazwinski avoids it.
Jazwinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Strunz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strunz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jazwinski's sensitive parts.
Strunz cracks a nice hook into Jazwinski's ribs.
A left lands for Strunz.
Strunz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jazwinski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strunz.
An inside leg kick lands from Strunz.
Strunz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strunz lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Strunz.
Jazwinski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jazwinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strunz counters with a nice leg kick.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
Strunz throws a sloppy head kick and Jazwinski moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Strunz is predictable there
and Jazwinski moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strunz.
Jazwinski has Strunz pressed against the cage, preventing Strunz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strunz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strunz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strunz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jazwinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strunz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strunz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jazwinski backwards.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jazwinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strunz digs a right hand into Jazwinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jazwinski's gas tank.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Jazwinski avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Strunz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strunz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jazwinski.
Jazwinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strunz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jazwinski.
Jazwinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strunz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bronko Strunz's cut.
That's time! Jazwinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jazwinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
It looks like Piotr Jazwinski has been cut.
Strunz thumps Jazwinski with a low kick.
Jazwinski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Strunz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jazwinski moves out of range of the leg kick from Strunz.
Strunz throws a leg kick which misses Jazwinski's front leg but catches the back leg as Jazwinski tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jazwinski's calf.
A good leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz cracks the inside of Jazwinski's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Strunz.
Strunz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strunz scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Strunz.
Strunz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jazwinski.
Strunz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jazwinski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jazwinski blocks a head kick by Strunz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strunz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strunz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strunz throws a leg kick which misses Jazwinski's front leg but catches the back leg as Jazwinski tries to avoid it.
Jazwinski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strunz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strunz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz connects with an inside leg kick.
Jazwinski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Strunz scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Strunz.
Strunz scoring well with a low kick there.
Strunz is looking to slow Jazwinski down with leg kicks.
Jab from Strunz.
A head kick misses from Strunz.
Strunz feints and then cracks Jazwinski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jazwinski down.
Nice jab there from Strunz.
Jazwinski is rocked!
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strunz feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Jazwinski collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bronko Strunz!
Bronko Strunz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mojo Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nixon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Like a Boss. Steroidi Jr has chosen Light Year - Sex Education as his entrance music. Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
156 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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166 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mojo Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr lands with an overhand left.
Nixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Steroidi Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid it.
Nixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steroidi Jr is able to avoid easily.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Steroidi Jr's ribs.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Steroidi Jr is just out of range.
Mojo Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr misses the jab.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Steroidi Jr is just out of range.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steroidi Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steroidi Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon lands a nice shot that snaps Steroidi Jr's head back.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Steroidi Jr.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Nixon moved away.
Steroidi Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steroidi Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Steroidi Jr.
Nixon cracks Steroidi Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Steroidi Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Steroidi Jr's body. Steroidi Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.
Steroidi Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Steroidi Jr.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steroidi Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steroidi Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nixon's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steroidi Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nixon controls Steroidi Jr momentarily but Steroidi Jr frees himself.
Steroidi Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Nixon is retaining full guard.
Nixon wants to sweep here but Steroidi Jr controlling him for the moment.
Steroidi Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr cracks Nixon with a solid left hand.
Steroidi Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steroidi Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steroidi Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Steroidi Jr.
Nixon misses with a leg kick
and Steroidi Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steroidi Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mojo Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nixon throws a low kick but Steroidi Jr moves out of range easily.
Nixon stuns Steroidi Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steroidi Jr moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nixon swings for the body but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Steroidi Jr's body. Steroidi Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steroidi Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steroidi Jr at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Steroidi Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Nixon.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nixon checks a low kick from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab from Nixon.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nixon keeps working.
Steroidi Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon is not content to let Steroidi Jr control the position.
Steroidi Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Steroidi Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nixon parries the strikes from Steroidi Jr easily there. Steroidi Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nixon to escape.
Steroidi Jr landing strikes.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nixon keeps working.
Nixon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Nixon's face as Steroidi Jr controls the position.
Steroidi Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nixon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Steroidi Jr has hold of Nixon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nixon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Steroidi Jr cranks the arm and Nixon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nixon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
A determined Anabolinen Steroidi Jr didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervi Outolempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Macadam Baird enters the cage!
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27
192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kalervi Outolempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Outolempi misses.
Baird throws the left hand but Outolempi avoids the punch easily.
Outolempi tries to bum rush Baird with a series of wild strikes but Baird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baird 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.
Baird throws a big elbow that misses.
Outolempi wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird throws a strike but Outolempi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baird controlling Outolempi's posture.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Outolempi from controlling successfully.
Baird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
Outolempi wants to stand but Baird has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baird seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Outolempi advances position into side control!
Outolempi wants to control but Baird is keeping him busy.
Outolempi tries to stand but Baird is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outolempi in the domination position with Baird hanging on.
Outolempi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Baird is looking to reverse the position.
Outolempi wants to control but Baird is keeping him busy.
Baird is trying to control Outolempi's posture but Outolempi avoids it.
Baird is holding Outolempi down, trying to stall.
Baird wants to control but Outolempi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Outolempi with a nice cross.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
Outolempi misses the shot to the body.
Baird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Outolempi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Outolempi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baird is trying to get an arm triangle but Outolempi is defending well.
Outolempi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to score with some ground and pound. Outolempi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Baird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Outolempi is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird advances to full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baird throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird prevents Outolempi from getting the reversal.
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baird is landing with some decent strikes but Outolempi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Baird is landing with some decent strikes but Outolempi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird 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.
Nice sprawl there from Outolempi as Baird shoots in.
Outolempi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baird rushes Outolempi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Outolempi gets underhooks to prevent Baird's takedown attempt.
Outolempi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Outolempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outolempi tries to break the clinch but Baird is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Baird.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outolempi's elbow.
Baird struggles to land a body shot inside as Outolempi controls his hands.
Outolempi blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Outolempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baird is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Outolempi is trying to maintain a safe position but Baird gets an underhook and turns Outolempi into the cage.
Outolempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baird.
Baird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outolempis head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baird keeps control of Outolempi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Outolempi blocks an uppercut.
Outolempi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baird tries to move into range but Outolempi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baird cracks the inside of Outolempi's front leg.
Baird clobbers Outolempi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Outolempi cracks Baird with an open hand slap.
Baird dodges the punch combination from Outolempi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outolempi slips a jab from Baird.
Baird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Outolempi's waist but Outolempi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baird off to one side.
Kalervi Outolempi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Baird takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Baird throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outolempi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Outolempi lands a glancing blow to the side of Baird's head.
Baird looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Outolempi circles away.
Baird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kalervi Outolempi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Outolempi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baird on the side of the head.
Baird pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalervi Outolempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outolempi throws a hook but Baird avoids it easily.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Baird wants to clinch.
A cross from Outolempi lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Outolempi - just one landing.
Baird is rocked!
Outolempi throws a monster overhand right that drops Baird! Outolempi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalervi Outolempi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kalervi Outolempi waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Kaato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Warrior's Code. Kaato is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Twista - Adrenaline Rush. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Iso Kaato will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iso Kaato!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kaato taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Murphy.
Kaato struggling a bit here.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Murphy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Murphy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kaato works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Murphy prevents Kaato from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Kaato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy 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.
Kaato tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Kaato is defending the position.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Murphy pushing down on Kaato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Kaato is working away.
Kaato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is really stuck here.
Kaato is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Murphy tries to roll but Kaato sticks to his back.
Kaato is trying to stick to Murphy's back but Murphy is turning into Kaato. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kaato's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murphy.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Kaato defending well.
Murphy throwing shots but Kaato is blocking nicely.
Kaato is doing well to control the position and prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy working Kaato over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Kaato is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Murphy 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.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaato counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaato.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaato scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Kaato tries to tie him up.
Kaato can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy is trying to push Kaato away but Kaato has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Kaato effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaato as Murphy tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy is looking to control Kaato's arms but Kaato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Kaato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kaato.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaato lands an uppercut.
Kaato throws a head punch that misses.
Kaato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaato has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
A body shot lands from Kaato.
Still in the clinch, Kaato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaato taking a breather.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Kaato keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaato as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Kaato throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy wants to stall.
Kaato is trying to stall.
Kaato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy just leaning against Kaato, taking a breather.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaato is keeping busy.
Kaato misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kaato misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaato moves away.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Kaato sprawls well.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Kaato counters with a straight right hand.
Kaato misses with a low kick.
Kaato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaato is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Kaato tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Kaato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaato scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kaato wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Kaato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy tried to score with a low kick but Kaato checks it.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Kaato moves his leg out of the way.
Kaato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaato throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaato.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Kaato counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iso Kaato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy 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.
Kaato connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Kaato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaato as he jumps to the side.
Kaato moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Kaato.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaato lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy tries to stall but Kaato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy avoiding damage.
Murphy is trying to drag Kaato to the mat but Kaato just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaato lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaato.
Kaato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaato gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaato scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Kaato misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kaato fails to land.
Murphy wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Kaato.
Kaato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaato scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaato lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaato gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Kaato is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaato lands with a right to the head.
Kaato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaato is trying to stall.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy stalls.
Kaato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaato misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Kaato lands with a light punch inside.
Iso Kaato seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaato digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Kaato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Kaato throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Still in the clinch, Kaato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy is rocked!
A short right from Kaato on the inside.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaato lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaato drops Murphy with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Murphy is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iso Kaato!
Iso Kaato is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Iso Kaato 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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