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VF 13: Man Up! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clique kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leroy Morris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ori Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Morris!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Morris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokinen takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morris takes the fight into the clinch.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
Morris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Jokinen both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Leroy Morris has been cut.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Morris's ribs.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morris.
Morris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jokinen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jokinen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morris's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Morris trying to mount his opponent but Jokinen defends it.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Morris sits in half guard.
Morris not doing much here.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Leroy Morris has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Morris moved away.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Morris.
Jokinen tries to sprawl but Morris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jokinen trying to hold on to Morris's head to control him but Morris postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Morris trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Morris is looking for a kimura but Jokinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morris to get the leverage.
Jokinen is controlling Morris's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Morris sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris is looking for a kimura but Jokinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morris to get the leverage.
Morris wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leroy Morris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Morris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
Leroy Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jokinen's waist but Jokinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morris off to one side.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jokinen but Jokinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Morris.
Morris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jokinen did well to prevent Morris getting side control.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morris stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well.
Jokinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Morris trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morris is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Morris wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Leroy Morris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Jokinen as Morris shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen tries a low kick but Morris avoids it.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Morris moves out of range.
Morris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Jokinen is right now.
Morris trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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Jokinen struggling a bit here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morris taking a break here but Jokinen is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris is working for a kimura but Jokinen is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leroy Morris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leroy Morris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jokinen but Jokinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris dives in for a single leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen digs a right hand into Morris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morris's gas tank.
Morris looking for a takedown.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Morris.
Morris is trying to drag Jokinen to the mat but Jokinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morris wants a takedown.
Morris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morris tries to land a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks with his arms.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
Ori Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ori Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
Morris shoots in but Jokinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morris takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Jokinen which made him look bad.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Morris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morris down.
Morris wants to clinch
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jokinen's waist but Jokinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morris off to one side.
Jokinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Morris is looking to clinch.
Morris tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ori Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morris 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Morris!
An intense looking Leroy Morris took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Ori you might say you were unlucky tonight, the truth is, the better fighter won. Just accept it... You are not as good as Leeroy Morris!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PoopyPants is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deathly Quiet. BitchFace PoopyPants has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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222 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BitchFace PoopyPants!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for PoopyPants.
We've been told by Kilpinen's head coaches at Qube Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kilpinen lands a leg kick that knocks PoopyPants off balance momentarily.
PoopyPants shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kilpinen sprawls well. Kilpinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. PoopyPants gets slowly back to his feet.
Kilpinen walks into a straight right hand from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilpinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten PoopyPants somewhat.
PoopyPants slips under a jab from Kilpinen.
Nice defenses there by Kilpinen.
PoopyPants lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PoopyPants tries for a takedown but Kilpinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaakko Kilpinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BitchFace PoopyPants.
Kilpinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and PoopyPants has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
PoopyPants takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilpinen misses with a head kick.
Kilpinen wants to clinch.
Kilpinen dodges the punch combination from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PoopyPants shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kilpinen throws the kick towards the body but PoopyPants avoids it.
Kilpinen slips a jab from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilpinen is fending him off so far but PoopyPants persists. Nope, Kilpinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilpinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PoopyPants.
Kilpinen looks to score with a jab to the body but PoopyPants is just out of range.
PoopyPants wants to clinch.
Kilpinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
PoopyPants swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
PoopyPants avoids a kick to the body.
PoopyPants bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
PoopyPants shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kilpinen is trying to defend but PoopyPants finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kilpinen tries to roll over but PoopyPants keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants is working for a kimura but Kilpinen is defending it quite comfortably.
PoopyPants is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilpinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time PoopyPants.
PoopyPants is trying to work for a kimura but Kilpinen is defending well.
PoopyPants wants to control but Kilpinen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kilpinen is just riding it out for now. PoopyPants eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpinen is looking for a sweep. PoopyPants is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
PoopyPants takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
PoopyPants seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kilpinen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). BitchFace PoopyPants!
BitchFace PoopyPants seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Cole has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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285 lbs
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274 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
A punch combination from Bateman misses.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Bateman misses.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bateman.
Bateman avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Bateman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cole throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bateman looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole avoids the body shot from Bateman.
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole counters with a nice leg kick.
Cole slips under a jab from Bateman.
Cole lands with a slapping head kick.
Cole blocks a jab.
Bateman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman blocks a head kick by Cole.
Bateman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole slips under a jab from Bateman.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bricktop's House of Hard Knocks in the buildup to the fight.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Cole backs away looking to recover.
Cole scores with a hook.
Bateman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bateman's calf.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole thuds his shin into the meat of Bateman's side.
Bateman thows a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cole.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cole lands a big head kick that sends Bateman tumbling to the mat! Cole takes a step backwards and waves Bateman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bateman is rocked!
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bateman is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole punishes Bateman's body with a nice straight punch.
Cole lands a leg kick that knocks Bateman off balance momentarily.
Cole flashes Bateman a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bateman's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bateman crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cole punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Cole!
During a confident post fight interview, Winston Cole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saigon The Yard Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rad comes to the cage accompanied by Liberation Frequency. The Yard Father has chosen Saigon - Get Busy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Saigon The Yard Father has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyle Rad's chin.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Rad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saigon The Yard Father!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Yard Father throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rad's waist but Rad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Yard Father off to one side.
Saigon The Yard Father seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Yard Father shoots in but no luck this time.
Rad has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rad.
Rad throws an elbow but it misses.
Rad lands an uppercut.
The Yard Father changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyle Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saigon The Yard Father.
The Yard Father gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rad counters with a straight right hand.
The Yard Father checks a low kick from Rad.
Rad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Yard Father is able to avoid easily.
The Yard Father is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Yard Father shoots for a takedown but Rad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Yard Father changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rad tries to avoid it but The Yard Father manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rad to the ground. Rad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rad wants to land a leg kick but The Yard Father is out of range.
Rad throws an overhand right that lands on The Yard Father's shoulder, as The Yard Father tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad stuffs the takedown.
The Yard Father scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Yard Father is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rad sees it coming and defends easily.
Rad trying to control here.
Rad looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Yard Father prevents Rad from improving his position.
Rad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Yard Father in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rad tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from The Yard Father!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saigon The Yard Father!
Saigon The Yard Father seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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262 lbs
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272 lbs
31 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Munster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saukko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Munster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Saukko fails to land the takedown.
Saukko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saukko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jeff Munster has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saukko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munster shoots in and bounces Saukko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Munster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saukko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munster has managed to get both his arms back between Saukko's legs - danger averted.
Munster throwing strikes but missing.
Munster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster preventing the sweep.
Saukko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munster defends well.
Munster stopping the sweep attempt from Saukko.
Munster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saukko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Munster escapes and throws Saukko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Saukko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Munster lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saukko parries the strikes from Munster easily there. Munster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saukko to escape.
Saukko is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Munster scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saukko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Munster.
Saukko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Munster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saukko.
Saukko slows the pace down in half guard.
Munster 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.
Munster tries to roll over but Saukko keeps him under control.
Saukko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Munster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saukko prevents Munster from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster wants to get back to full guard.
Saukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munster.
Saukko stops Munster from standing up.
Saukko throws an elbow that misses. Munster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saukko's guard. Nice move by Munster!
Munster looking to sit in guard and control but Saukko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munster keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Munster is retaining full guard.
Munster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munster controls Saukko momentarily but Saukko frees himself.
Munster wants to sweep here but Saukko controlling him for the moment.
Saukko passes Munster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Munster's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saukko lands with a good body shot.
Saukko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Munster gets a double leg takedown into Saukko's guard.
Saukko is trying to control the position but Munster postures up.
Munster with a nice head shot there.
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!
Saukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saukko can't keep his opponent in guard - Munster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Munster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saukko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Munster stands up over Saukko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Munster is working Saukko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Munster preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster works over Saukko with some ground and pound from guard.
Saukko is trying to keep Munster in close.
Saukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Saukko, not yet.
Saukko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munster defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saukko is looking for a triangle but Munster pushes his legs off easily.
Saukko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munster.
Munster stands up over Saukko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munster trying to control the position from guard on top but Saukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saukko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saukko is looking for a triangle here but Munster uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Munster scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saukko down.
Munster working the head with strikes.
Munster lands an elbow.
Saukko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Munster lands a nice short elbow.
Jeff Munster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munster wants to pass the guard but Saukko is defending well.
Munster prevents Saukko from improving his position.
Saukko is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saukko wants to improve his position but Munster is controlling well.
Munster lands strikes from half guard.
Munster is keen to just control but Saukko is a slippery customer.
Munster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saukko is looking to improve his position.
Munster is looking to take a break and control but Saukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saukko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Munster lands with a punch from half guard.
Munster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saukko keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Munster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Munster's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Saukko.
Munster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saukko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saukko misses with a hook
and Munster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saukko's guard now.
Munster is in close to Saukko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saukko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munster is aware though and is defending well.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Saukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Saukko, not yet.
Munster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saukko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munster has managed to get both his arms back between Saukko's legs - danger averted.
Saukko trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Munster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saukko's guard.
Munster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saukko gets back to full guard.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Saukko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Munster uses it to pass to side control.
Saukko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Munster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saukko some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munster working the body and head with strikes.
Saukko tries to improve position but can't.
Munster lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saukko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Munster's best efforts.
Saukko trying to control but Munster postures up.
Saukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Munster wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
Munster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Munster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saukko wants to improve his position but Munster is controlling well.
Saukko manages to get to full guard.
Munster throwing strikes but missing.
Munster scoring with some ground and pound.
Munster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Munster throwing strikes but missing.
Munster is looking to work some ground and pound but Saukko has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster is looking to work some ground and pound but Saukko has wrist control.
Munster landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munster throwing strikes but missing.
Saukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munster working some strikes from top position.
Munster throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munster connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Munster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Munster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Munster!
Jeff Munster opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . Karl Kunnas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Kunnas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Belleville.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Belleville tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kunnas's legs.
Belleville is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kunnas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belleville lands some shots froms side control.
Belleville throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Belleville throws an elbow but Kunnas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Belleville postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kunnas is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Belleville.
Belleville misses with the ground and pound.
Belleville trying to control the position but Kunnas is working away.
Belleville has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Belleville there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Belleville throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Belleville with the ground and pound from mount.
Kunnas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville unloads with some shots from mount but Kunnas bucks and avoids them well.
Belleville throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kunnas because Belleville loaded up on that one.
Belleville unloads with some shots from mount but Kunnas bucks and avoids them well.
Belleville working the ground and pound effectively.
Belleville looking to control but Kunnas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belleville throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kunnas because Belleville loaded up on that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belleville sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Belleville throwing strikes here but Kunnas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belleville dominating with strikes here.
Kunnas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Belleville throws some wild stikes that Kunnas manages to avoid easily.
Belleville looking to control but Kunnas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belleville dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kunnas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belleville throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas is squirming around, avoiding Belleville's attempts to control the action.
Belleville has hold of Kunnas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kunnas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Belleville 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belleville cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kunnas tries to lock up and control but Belleville gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belleville goes for an armbar but Kunnas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kunnas.
Belleville wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belleville lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Karl Kunnas has been cut.
Belleville walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Belleville there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kunnas misses with a body shot.
Belleville looks for a takedown but Kunnas sprawls well.
Belleville jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belleville looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kunnas checks a leg kick.
Belleville closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kunnas circles away.
Kunnas misses with a wild combination.
Karl Kunnas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kunnas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belleville.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville wants to land a leg kick but Kunnas is out of range.
Belleville throws a lazy head kick
and Kunnas counters with a left to the body.
Belleville bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belleville defending well as Kunnas loads up on a big left hand.
Kunnas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belleville misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas swats away the attempt to clinch by Belleville.
Kunnas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kunnas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belleville attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Belleville uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kunnas.
Belleville scores with a head kick.
Belleville tries to score with a low kick but Kunnas moves his leg out of the way.
Kunnas misses the shot to the body.
Kunnas slips a straight right by Belleville.
Karl Kunnas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belleville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kunnas was well out of range. Poor timing from Belleville.
Kunnas clobbers Belleville with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kunnas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belleville.
Benjamin Belleville is winning the standup battle so far.
Kunnas lands with a nice combination. Belleville backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Benjamin Belleville has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belleville swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kunnas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belleville is defended easily by Kunnas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas avoids the body shot from Belleville.
Kunnas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kunnas misses.
Belleville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kunnas manages to avoid it.
Belleville lunges at Kunnas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kunnas's hand.
Belleville keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belleville sizes up Kunnas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belleville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belleville turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kunnas lands with a good body shot.
Belleville misses with a leg kick
and Belleville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kunnas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belleville.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belleville clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville lands a nice uppercut.
Belleville wants a takedown.
Belleville gets through Kunnas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kunnas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kunnas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belleville fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Kunnas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belleville changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kunnas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Belleville lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by Belleville.
Belleville is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kunnas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kunnas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville advances to mount.
Kunnas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Belleville connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belleville looking to ground and pound but Kunnas is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belleville misses with a head shot.
Belleville throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Belleville wants to control the action but instead Kunnas gets a body lock and reverses into Belleville's guard! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kunnas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belleville.
Kunnas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belleville.
Kunnas misses with a body kick.
Kunnas throws a push kick but Belleville slaps the foot to one side.
Kunnas moves away from the strike by Belleville.
Kunnas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kunnas misses with a kick to the body.
Belleville is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kunnas can do to turn this around?
Belleville is looking to clinch.
Belleville fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kunnas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belleville moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Belleville fails with a takedown attempt.
Belleville listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belleville misses the jab.
Belleville fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kunnas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belleville is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville shoots in for a takedown but Kunnas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belleville fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belleville throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belleville tried to score with a low kick but Kunnas checks it.
Kunnas swings for the body but Belleville moves out of range.
Belleville walks into a stiff left hand from Kunnas.
Kunnas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belleville.
Belleville misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kunnas.
A leg kick checked by Kunnas.
Kunnas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belleville throws a poor cross that misses
and Kunnas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Kunnas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kunnas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belleville was well out of range. Poor timing from Kunnas.
Kunnas thuds his right hand into Belleville's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kunnas!
Karl Kunnas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belleville uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kunnas has time to react.
Kunnas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Kunnas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belleville throws a hook but Kunnas avoids it easily.
Belleville fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belleville attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belleville.
Kunnas connects with a single shot there.
Kunnas cracks Belleville with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Kunnas. No joy for Belleville on that attempt.
Belleville throws the left hand but Kunnas avoids the punch easily.
Belleville uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kunnas has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kunnas.
Belleville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belleville tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kunnas is able to avoid easily.
Kunnas throws a right and a left that Belleville avoids nicely.
Belleville throws a low kick, looking for Kunnas's leg but Kunnas calmly moves out of range.
Kunnas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belleville. Kunnas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belleville walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kunnas.
Belleville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belleville lands with a shot to the body.
Belleville tries to land a leg kick but Kunnas saw it coming and moves away.
Belleville looks to throw a body kick
and Kunnas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belleville shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kunnas as he avoids it easily.
Kunnas thuds his right hand into Belleville's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Kunnas.
Benjamin Belleville's cut is getting worse.
Belleville throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kunnas misses with a double jab
and Belleville counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Belleville seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kunnas is pushing Belleville's head away, looking to escape. Belleville manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belleville is putting a hurting on Kunnas here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Belleville.
Well Belleville has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Belleville!
Benjamin Belleville 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aapo Kalypsi (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 Aapo Kalypsi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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26
181 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johhny Guns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Kalypsi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalypsi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guns tries for a takedown but Kalypsi circles away easily
and Kalypsi counters by clinching up.
Guns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalypsi blocks an elbow strike.
Kalypsi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Guns is trying to keep an underhook but Kalypsi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kalypsi seems to be working for a kimura but Guns defends the submission attempt.
Guns is refusing to be controlled, as Kalypsi sits in half guard.
Guns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi is thwarting Guns's attempts to control the position.
Guns tries to get to full guard but Kalypsi has control of the leg.
Kalypsi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalypsi is working away from the top position though.
Kalypsi trying to mount his opponent but Guns defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalypsi.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kalypsi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Guns is trying to control but can't.
Guns is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalypsi.
Kalypsi lands strikes from half guard.
Kalypsi wants to take a breather but Guns is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns won't allow Kalypsi to pass to mount.
Kalypsi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guns wants to get back to full guard.
Kalypsi wants to control but Guns is keeping him busy.
Kalypsi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guns trying to control but Kalypsi postures up.
Guns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns wants to improve his position but Kalypsi is controlling well.
Kalypsi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalypsi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guns defends it well.
Kalypsi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guns wants to improve his position but Kalypsi is controlling well.
Kalypsi lands strikes from half guard.
Guns is trying to maintain the position but Kalypsi is very close to passing his half guard.
Guns is looking for a sweep. Kalypsi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalypsi pushing down on Guns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalypsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guns keeps working.
Kalypsi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guns defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Guns is controlling Kalypsi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kalypsi controlling the action here.
Kalypsi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guns is refusing to be controlled, as Kalypsi sits in half guard.
Guns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guns is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Guns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalypsi is working away from the top position though.
Kalypsi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalypsi is trying to control the action in half guard but Guns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns trying to control here.
Guns won't allow Kalypsi to pass to mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guns doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalypsi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kalypsi is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guns taking some punishment here, with Kalypsi in his half guard.
Guns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalypsi is working for a kimura but Guns is defending it quite comfortably.
Kalypsi is looking for a kimura but Guns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalypsi to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalypsi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guns is just riding it out for now. Kalypsi eventually gives up the hold.
Guns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Kalypsi 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.
Kalypsi closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guns throws an elbow but misses.
Kalypsi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kalypsi manages to end up in side control.
Kalypsi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guns can't do much from the bottom here.
Kalypsi 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.
Kalypsi 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.
Kalypsi tries to move to mount but Guns blocks the move with his legs.
Kalypsi working away.
Kalypsi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Guns!
Kalypsi unloading with bombs!
It looks like Johhny Guns has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalypsi prevents Guns from getting the reversal.
Kalypsi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aapo Kalypsi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalypsi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kalypsi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Guns looks a forlorn figure.
Johhny Guns's cut is getting worse.
Guns wants to hold on but Kalypsi pushes him away.
Guns is squirming around, avoiding Kalypsi's attempts to control the action.
Kalypsi unloads with some shots from mount but Guns bucks and avoids them well.
Kalypsi with good strikes from the mount here!
Guns tries to reverse the position but Kalypsi maintains control.
Kalypsi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kalypsi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Guns is rocked!
Johhny Guns's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kalypsi drops a big elbow. That's hurt Guns! More shots from Kalypsi and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aapo Kalypsi!
Aapo Kalypsi is the new welterweight champion!
Aapo Kalypsi took some time post fight to say the following; 'I jiujizzed him all over!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm comes to the cage accompanied by David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kid Funkyama enters the cage!
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26
140 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
A swing and a miss from Funkyama.
The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimm throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimm.
Funkyama wants to clinch.
Funkyama tests Grimm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimm misses with a looping right.
Funkyama moves in looking to clinch but Grimm pushes him off.
Grimm misses with a low kick.
Funkyama cracks Grimm with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama with a hook.
Funkyama throws the left hand but Grimm avoids the punch easily.
Funkyama moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Funkyama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Funkyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimm.
Grimm throws a sloppy body shot
and Funkyama counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funkyama thuds his right hand into Grimm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funkyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Funkyama blocks a leg kick.
Funkyama feints and then cracks Grimm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimm down.
Grimm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Grimm - just one landing.
Funkyama connects with an inside leg kick.
Grimm takes one on the button.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funkyama looks to land a left hand but Grimm moved out of range nicely.
Funkyama scores with a punch to the head.
Funkyama throws a leg kick but Grimm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands a nice looking body shot.
Funkyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Grimm moves out of range.
Funkyama defending well as Grimm loads up on a big left hand.
Grimm punishes Funkyama's body with a nice straight punch.
Funkyama thumps Grimm with a low kick.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Grimm throws a sloppy body shot
and Funkyama counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimm tries to clinch up.
Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkyama throws an overhand right that lands on Grimm's shoulder, as Grimm tries to avoid the shot.
Funkyama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Grimm.
Funkyama wants to clinch.
Grimm throws a leg kick
and Funkyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama misses with a hook.
Grimm blocks a jab.
Jab from Grimm.
Funkyama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grimm misses with a right hand
and Funkyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funkyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Funkyama slips a jab from Grimm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Funkyama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkyama. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimm scores with a leg kick.
Funkyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimm connects with a single shot there.
Funkyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funkyama thuds his right hand into Grimm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimm lands with a kick to the temple. Funkyama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Funkyama is rocked!
Funkyama forces Grimm back against the cage and clinches.
Grimm blocking some punches.
Funkyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama tries a body shot but Grimm blocks it.
Funkyama prevents Grimm from breaking the clinch.
Funkyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Funkyama throws a big shot that misses.
Grimm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkyama throws out the jab.
Grimm throws a left that rocks Funkyama and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Grimm dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Funkyama regain composure!
Funkyama is still in real trouble! Can Grimm finish him?
It looks like Kid Funkyama has been cut.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grimm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funkyama keeps working.
Funkyama is being controlled here.
Funkyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Funkyama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Funkyama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Funkyama has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
The strikes coming from Grimm are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grimm staying calm.
Grimm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimm throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auguste Grimm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kid Funkyama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funkyama misses the jab.
Funkyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimm counters with a series of strikes. Funkyama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body kick from Grimm.
Grimm looks for the body kick but Funkyama saw that one coming.
Funkyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grimm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funkyama throws a wild body kick that Grimm sees coming a mile off.
Grimm misses with a low kick.
Grimm throws an off balance right hand
and Funkyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Funkyama checks a leg kick.
A big right from Grimm misses.
Funkyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm throws a big shot that misses.
Grimm works Funkyama's body with a nice hook.
Funkyama throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Funkyama misses its intended target.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
Funkyama missing with a left hand there. Grimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funkyama slips a jab from Grimm.
A shot to the liver by Funkyama. Beautiful body shot.
Funkyama scores with a leg kick.
Grimm throws a right hand that misses
and Funkyama counters with a straight right hand.
Funkyama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Funkyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has managed to clinch.
Funkyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimm controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funkyama.
Funkyama digs a right hand underneath Grimm's ribcage. Grimm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funkyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Grimm lands a good knee to the midsection. Funkyama won't want to take too many of those.
Grimm is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Funkyama is defending well.
Funkyama stalling in the clinch but Grimm improves position.
Grimm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Funkyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm walks into a stiff left hand from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
Funkyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Funkyama crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grimm - the referee stops the clock and Funkyama gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grimm. Funkyama manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Funkyama clinches with his opponent.
Grimm unloads a knee to the mid-section. Funkyama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Funkyama fails to land.
Grimm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funkyama can't find room to land a body shot as Grimm controls the action.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws an elbow that misses.
Grimm breaks from the clinch.
Grimm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Funkyama is out of range and Grimm settles back down.
Grimm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Funkyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funkyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimm scores with a jab. Funkyama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Auguste Grimm is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimm. Funkyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimm avoids the head kick by Funkyama.
Funkyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Auguste Grimm did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kid Funkyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Funkyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimm counters with a one-two to the body.
Funkyama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Funkyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funkyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkyama misses with a two punch combination.
Grimm misses with a wild body shot.
Grimm takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Grimm wants to clinch but Funkyama slips to the side
and Funkyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funkyama throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range.
Funkyama scores with a jab. Grimm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Grimm does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimm throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Funkyama moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkyama throws a lazy right hand but Grimm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Funkyama wants to clinch up but Grimm keeps it at a distance.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Funkyama counters with a head kick. That will keep Grimm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Grimm.
Grimm throws a looping overhand right but Funkyama ducks down to avoid it.
Funkyama scores with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a low kick, looking for Funkyama's leg but Funkyama calmly moves out of range.
Funkyama looks to land a combination but Grimm avoids it well.
Grimm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Funkyama misses the jab.
Funkyama moves in looking to clinch but Grimm pushes him off.
Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Funkyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimm.
Grimm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funkyama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimm misses the shot to the body.
Funkyama throws a big shot that misses.
Grimm connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Grimm coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimm 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 Funkyama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funkyama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funkyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimm misses with a hook
and Funkyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Funkyama misses with a looping right.
Funkyama works the jab nicely.
Funkyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimm looks to land a right hand but Funkyama moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws out a loose jab but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimm stuns Funkyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Funkyama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm looks to throw the jab but Funkyama is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funkyama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Grimm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kid Funkyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Funkyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Funkyama throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it.
Grimm misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Funkyama.
Grimm misses with a low kick.
Grimm connects with the punch.
Funkyama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grimm cracks Funkyama with a good jab.
Funkyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funkyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Grimm circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm scores with a jab. Funkyama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Funkyama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Funkyama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimm. Funkyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funkyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Funkyama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut
and Grimm counters with a two punch combo.
Funkyama misses the shot to the body.
Grimm misses with a low kick as Funkyama jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama checks the leg kick.
Grimm throws a poor cross that misses
and Funkyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funkyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funkyama throws a right and a left that Grimm avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimm blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimm 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 Funkyama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funkyama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funkyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grimm throws a body punch but Funkyama moves out of range.
Funkyama blocks a jab.
Funkyama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funkyama clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Funkyama fails to land.
Grimm is trying to break the clinch but Funkyama has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Grimm.
Funkyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funkyama tries to stall but Grimm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Grimm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimm throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Grimm.
Funkyama has a couple of punches blocked by Grimm.
Kid Funkyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grimm misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Grimm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grimm lands a knee to the body.
Funkyama lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to work over Grimm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funkyama misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Funkyama fails to land.
Grimm prevents a body shot from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimm backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama lands a shoulder strike.
Grimm breaks the clinch.
Grimm lands a nice looking body shot.
Funkyama lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funkyama throws a leg kick that misses.
Kid Funkyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funkyama lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Funkyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grimm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Auguste Grimm!
Auguste Grimm retains his featherweight title!
Auguste Grimm 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto). De Noteboom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams with a jab.
Simon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams motions for De Noteboom to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a wild body kick that De Noteboom sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Noteboom. De Noteboom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams throws a body kick that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Noteboom won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams wants to hit a switch here but De Noteboom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Williams there!
De Noteboom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Williams is trying to stand.
De Noteboom landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams tries to reverse the position but De Noteboom maintains control.
De Noteboom landing punches.
Williams wants to control but De Noteboom is having none of it.
De Noteboom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
De Noteboom landing punches.
De Noteboom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams blocking the ground and pound.
De Noteboom raining down shots from the mount!
Williams has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of De Noteboom's lack of action.
Williams wants to improve his position but De Noteboom is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
De Noteboom sitting in guard here, content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw De Noteboom working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
Williams wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams wants to clinch but De Noteboom slips to the side
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
Williams trying to hold on to De Noteboom's head to control him but De Noteboom postures up.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Royston De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Noteboom stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Noteboom. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
De Noteboom controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams looks to throw the jab but De Noteboom is out of range.
De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Williams feints and then cracks De Noteboom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Noteboom down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams landing knees to the head.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards.
De Noteboom is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Noteboom has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Williams is trying to break free.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Williams trying to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is in full control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom misses with an elbow to the head.
Williams covering up well and avoiding damage.
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 Simon Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
De Noteboom takes one to the chin there.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but De Noteboom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De Noteboom blocks with his arms.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Noteboom as Williams tries to tie him up.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Noteboom blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams stalling the fight.
De Noteboom has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Williams looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Williams holding on to De Noteboom's left wrist, preventing the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams covering up well under a series of strikes from De Noteboom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams breaks De Noteboom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams trying to control but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break De Noteboom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Simon Williams just wasn't active enough.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but De Noteboom saw it coming and moves away.
Williams wants to slow De Noteboom down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Noteboom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Noteboom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Williams throws a head kick but De Noteboom moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Williams misses.
De Noteboom blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by De Noteboom.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped De Noteboom's head back.
Williams looks to throw the jab but De Noteboom is out of range.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams tries to work over De Noteboom's front leg with a kick but De Noteboom checks it.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and De Noteboom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom postures up.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Noteboom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Noteboom is controlling him.
De Noteboom cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
De Noteboom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Noteboom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Noteboom won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Noteboom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams has control of De Noteboom's left arm, preventing De Noteboom from doing any damage.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
De Noteboom trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
De Noteboom prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
De Noteboom postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom stops Williams from standing up.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Noteboom blocks a jab.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but De Noteboom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but De Noteboom checks it.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Noteboom.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams moves to clinch but De Noteboom breaks away
and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Williams keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Noteboom is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Noteboom is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but De Noteboom is having none of it.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from De Noteboom are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound from side control.
Williams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Noteboom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Williams is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
De Noteboom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Noteboom looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Noteboom connects with a decent elbow.
De Noteboom tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Williams struggling a bit here.
De Noteboom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort.
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Williams sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Royston De Noteboom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Noteboom 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royston De Noteboom!
Royston De Noteboom is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jameson Connemara (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banas thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Connemara. That's going to slow Banas down.
Connemara moves away from the strike by Banas.
Banas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Connemara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Banas throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Banas misses the shot to the body.
Connemara misses with a straight right.
Connemara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banas misses with a looping left.
Connemara cracks the inside of Banas's front leg.
Connemara avoids the body shot from Banas.
Banas throws the kick towards the body but Connemara avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Connemara scores with a four punch combination!
Connemara scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banas looks to land a right hand but Connemara moved out of range.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Banas moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara jabs at Banas's body.
Connemara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banas.
Connemara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connemara ducks under a wild hook from Banas.
Connemara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banas.
Jameson Connemara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connemara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banas manages to avoid it.
Banas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Connemara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connemara scores with a nice body kick.
Connemara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banas on the side of the head.
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Connemara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banas to score with a decent uppercut.
Banas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Connemara to the mat! Connemara manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Connemara wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara looking to control.
Connemara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banas content to stall in guard here.
Banas looking to pass the guard.
Banas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banas is looking to work some ground and pound but Connemara has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara is trying to keep Banas in close.
Banas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Connemara's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connemara managing to control the position.
Banas 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.
Banas wants to control from the top but Connemara keeps moving.
Connemara pulls Banas in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jameson Connemara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banas shoots in for a takedown but Connemara shows good takedown defense.
Banas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
Banas throws a front kick aimed at Connemara's knee but Connemara avoids it well.
Banas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connemara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banas tries to clinch there but Connemara circles away.
Connemara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Connemara throws a low kick, looking for Banas's leg but Banas calmly moves out of range.
Banas slips under a jab from Connemara.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Banas's leg. Banas is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Connemara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Connemara does it's job there.
Banas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connemara slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Connemara.
Connemara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connemara tries a low kick but Banas avoids it.
Banas looks to score with a jab to the body but Connemara is just out of range.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Connemara fakes the leg kick and cracks Banas in the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Banas moves out of range of the body kick.
Banas throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara checks a leg kick.
Connemara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Artur Banas has been cut.
Connemara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banas throws a jab but it's blocked by Connemara.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Banas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Connemara. That's going to slow Banas down.
Banas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Banas slips under a jab.
Banas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banas misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Banas avoids the body shot from Connemara.
Banas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Connemara scores with a jab. Banas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Connemara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banas swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Banas misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Connemara checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas misses with a looping right.
Connemara misses with a wild body shot.
Connemara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson Connemara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Connemara thuds a left hand into Banas's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Connemara blocks the low kick.
Connemara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Connemara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Connemara blocks the low kick.
Banas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connemara.
Connemara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connemara. Banas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connemara throws a shot from downtown. Banas moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a looping overhand right but Banas ducks down to avoid it.
Connemara cracks the inside of Banas's front leg.
Connemara is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara takes a swing at Banas's ribcage but misses.
Connemara blocks a jab.
Banas misses with a low kick.
Banas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connemara.
Banas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connemara.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Banas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Banas's legs.
Banas moves forwards but Connemara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banas avoids the body shot from Connemara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Banas checks it.
Banas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Connemara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jameson Connemara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Connemara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Connemara.
Connemara connects with a body shot that sends Banas's belly button to the back.
Connemara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banas manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Banas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara dips to his left and cracks Banas with an uppercut!
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Connemara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artur Banas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banas throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
Banas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banas ducks right into an uppercut from Connemara.
Banas with a hook.
Banas lands an overhand right.
Banas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Connemara.
Banas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Connemara lands a nice hook to Banas's body. Banas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banas is looking to slow Connemara down with leg kicks.
Connemara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Connemara connects with a body shot that sends Banas's belly button to the back.
Banas misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara misses the jab.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banas ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Connemara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Connemara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good work by Banas as he checks the leg kick.
Banas thows a body shot but no joy.
Connemara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Banas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connemara with a nice cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Connemara.
Connemara lands an overhand right.
Banas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Banas or perhaps it was just good defense by Connemara which made him look bad.
Connemara thows a body shot but no joy.
Banas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connemara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Connemara.
Connemara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banas loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Banas misses the jab.
Banas checks a leg kick.
Connemara misses with an uppercut. Banas saw that one coming.
Connemara misses with a looping right.
Banas scores with a one two! Connemara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara lands a nice hook to Banas's body. Banas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Connemara blocks the low kick.
Connemara throws a push kick but Banas slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Connemara.
Nice straight punches there by Connemara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Connemara.
Connemara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banas's sensitive parts.
Banas misses with a looping right.
Banas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connemara's waist but Connemara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banas off to one side.
Connemara misses with a hook. Banas ducked under it nicely.
Connemara jabs at Banas's body.
The fighters circling - Connemara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connemara.
Connemara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a body kick that misses
so Banas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banas chips away with some ground and pound.
Banas throwing strikes from guard but Connemara blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Connemara is on top in guard.
Connemara is fighting to break Banas's control of his arms but Banas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Connemara postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banas looking for a sweep. Not yet Banas, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Banas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Connemara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Connemara slips under a jab.
Banas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banas is defended easily by Connemara.
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banas moves away.
Connemara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connemara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banas is looking to chop away at Connemara's legs.
Connemara slips under a jab from Banas.
Connemara throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Banas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connemara throws a low kick but Banas avoids it.
Connemara cracks the inside of Banas's front leg.
Banas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Connemara.
Banas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Banas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Connemara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Connemara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Connemara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banas was well out of range. Poor timing from Connemara.
Connemara misses with a lunging right hand
and Banas counters with a shoot takedown. Connemara fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connemara trying to control the position.
Connemara pulls Banas in close to prevent any damage.
Banas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jameson Connemara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Banas misses with a low kick as Connemara jumps back.
A big right from Banas misses.
Banas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Connemara lands a head kick!
Connemara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connemara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banas moves out of range of the body kick from Connemara.
Connemara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Connemara looks to throw the jab but Banas is out of range.
Connemara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Connemara cracks Banas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Connemara misses
and Banas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Banas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Connemara checks a leg kick.
Banas slips a straight right by Connemara.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Banas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connemara thows a body shot but no joy.
Connemara missing with a left hand there. Banas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Connemara throws a low kick but Banas avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connemara tries to land a leg kick but Banas saw it coming and moves away.
Banas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Artur Banas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Connemara tries to land a leg kick but Banas saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connemara.
A slapping leg kick lands for Connemara.
Banas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connemara tries to avoid it but Banas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connemara to the ground. Connemara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banas swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Banas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Connemara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Connemara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banas misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Connemara.
Banas avoids a kick to the body.
Banas with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Connemara.
Banas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banas throws out a leg kick but Connemara moves out of range and Banas only half commits.
Connemara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banas is out of range.
Connemara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Connemara throws a series of punches but Banas avoids them all with ease.
Connemara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Banas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Connemara cracks the inside of Banas's front leg.
Connemara misses with an uppercut.
Banas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connemara manages to avoid it.
Banas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jameson Connemara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Banas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banas misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Connemara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Banas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connemara swings for the body but Banas moves out of range.
Banas moves out of range of the strikes.
Banas looking to score a takedown here. Connemara is defending well but Banas drives through and ends up in Connemara's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Connemara holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Banas connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connemara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connemara looking for a sweep. Not yet Connemara, not yet.
Banas throws a big right hand that misses.
Connemara looking for a sweep. Not yet Connemara, not yet.
Banas wants to control from the top but Connemara keeps moving.
Artur Banas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas stopping the sweep attempt from Connemara.
Banas trying to control but Connemara is working from the bottom.
Banas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Connemara's head.
Connemara trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jameson Connemara.
I've got Connemara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Connemara!
An out of breath Jameson Connemara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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