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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Wessel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Wessel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns tries for a takedown but Wessel circles away easily
and Wessel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wessel avoids it really well and circles away.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wessel pinned against the cage. Wessel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to clinch there but Wessel circles away.
Wessel scores with a head kick.
It looks like James Burns has been cut.
James Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wessel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Wessel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wessel avoids it really well and circles away.
Burns is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Wessel. Beautiful body shot.
Wessel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wessel. Burns shrugs it off though.
Wessel lands a nice looking body kick.
Wessel scores with a kick to the body.
Wessel lands a big head kick that sends Burns tumbling to the mat! Wessel takes a step backwards and waves Burns back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wessel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Peter Wessel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wessel. Burns shrugs it off though.
Wessel drops Burns with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Burns looks back up at him and smiles so Wessel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
James Burns's cut is getting worse.
Wessel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wessel.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wessel pinned against the cage. Wessel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wessel.
Wessel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Wessel moves out of range easily.
Wessel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wessel is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Wessel throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Wessel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James Burns's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wessel throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.
Wessel lands a big right hand that sends Burns crashing to the mat! Wessel stays standing though and waves Burns back to his feet!
Burns is rocked!
Jeez, James Burns's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Burns's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Wessel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Demchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Todd (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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265 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Demchenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Todd!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demchenkov tries for a takedown but Todd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Todd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demchenkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Todd!
The referee asks Demchenkov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Demchenkov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Demchenkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Demchenkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Todd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Demchenkov 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.
Todd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Demchenkov connects with a decent elbow.
Todd seems a little lost for a moment, as Demchenkov dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demchenkov landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demchenkov lands a nice forearm strike.
Demchenkov 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.
Todd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Demchenkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Demchenkov throws an elbow but Todd slips to the side and avoids it well.
Demchenkov cracks Todd with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Demchenkov laying and praying for a moment but Todd takes advantage and regains half guard.
Todd is refusing to be controlled, as Demchenkov sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Demchenkov lands a nice short elbow.
Demchenkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Todd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demchenkov.
Todd is trying to maintain the position but Demchenkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Demchenkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demchenkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demchenkov thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
Demchenkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oooooh!!! Todd has knocked Demchenkov down with a huge combo! Todd steps away and waves a wobbly Demchenkov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Vasily Demchenkov has been cut.
Todd is pawing at Demchenkov, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Demchenkov's nose. Demchenkov is badly hurt! Todd pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Demchenkov tries desperately to hold on but Todd is relentless in his assault! As Demchenkov receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Todd away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Todd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chiddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Deverux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiddell comes to the cage accompanied by Shmurda Remix Bobby. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luck Chiddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Deverux!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiddell fails with a takedown attempt.
Luck Chiddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Deverux finds it's way through Chiddell's defenses.
Chiddell shoots for a takedown but Deverux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chiddell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chiddell rushes Deverux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deverux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deverux misses with a straight right.
Deverux misses with a hook.
Deverux stuffs the takedown attempt from Chiddell. Chiddell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luck Chiddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deverux misses with a straight right.
Chiddell has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiddell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deverux sprawls well. Deverux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chiddell gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Deverux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deverux slaps away a takedown attempt from Chiddell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deverux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chiddell tries to clinch but Deverux moves out of range.
Deverux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiddell has Deverux up against the cage in a clinch.
Chiddell breaks the clinch.
Chiddell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chiddell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chiddell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deverux avoids it really well and circles away.
Chiddell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chiddell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deverux's waist but Deverux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chiddell off to one side.
Deverux scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Luck Chiddell has been cut.
Deverux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chiddell wants to clinch up but Deverux keeps it at a distance.
Chiddell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deverux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chiddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chiddell tries to pull guard but Deverux won't allow it.
Chiddell prevents Deverux from breaking the clinch.
Deverux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deverux throws a big shot that misses.
Deverux misses with a straight right.
As Deverux looks to move away, Chiddell throws a big counter combo bu Deverux just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deverux. Chiddell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deverux throws a shot from downtown. Chiddell moves away and avoids it.
Chiddell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chiddell there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deverux misses with a hook. Chiddell ducked under it nicely.
Deverux misses with a hook. Chiddell ducked under it nicely.
Chiddell doesn't manage to clinch there - Deverux circles away.
Chiddell fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiddell forces Deverux back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Deverux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deverux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deverux tries to circle away but Chiddell has him pinned against the cage.
Chiddell fails to pull guard.
Chiddell jumps guard but Deverux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chiddell tries to pull guard but Deverux won't allow it.
Chiddell pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deverux stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chiddell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deverux.
Chiddell slips a straight right by Deverux.
Chiddell avoids the body shot from Deverux.
Deverux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Chiddell misses the target.
Chiddell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deverux.
Chiddell takes one to the chin there.
Chiddell has a takedown stuffed.
Deverux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Deverux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chiddell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deverux.
Deverux misses with a hook. Chiddell ducked under it nicely.
Deverux slaps away a takedown attempt from Chiddell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chiddell lands with a right hand.
Deverux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chiddell momentarily.
Deverux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deverux just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deverux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chiddell.
Chiddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deverux.
Chiddell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deverux pinned against the cage. Deverux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Chiddell.
Deverux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiddell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deverux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chiddell on the side of the head.
Chiddell misses with a takedown attempt - Deverux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve Deverux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deverux connects with a single shot there.
Luck Chiddell's cut is getting worse.
Chiddell ducks under a wild hook from Deverux.
Chiddell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deverux swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Deverux.
Chiddell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deverux at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Deverux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luck Chiddell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chiddell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deverux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Chiddell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chiddell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deverux circles away.
Deverux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chiddell forces Deverux back against the cage and clinches.
Chiddell breaks from the clinch.
Luck Chiddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chiddell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deverux finds it's way round the side to connect with Chiddell's head.
Deverux misses with a looping right.
Chiddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chiddell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deverux throws a right hand that misses
and Chiddell counters with a stiff right hand.
Chiddell darts in and clinches Deverux up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deverux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chiddell's brow.
We've been informed that Deverux has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Deverux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chiddell tries to pull guard but Deverux holds him up against the cage and eventually Chiddell drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luck Chiddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiddell breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiddell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deverux sprawls well initially but Chiddell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiddell stops Deverux from getting back to his feet.
Chiddell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Deverux pushes Chiddell off looking to stand but Chiddell dives back in and keeps control.
Chiddell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deverux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chiddell.
Chiddell looks to land a strike but Deverux avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chiddell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chiddell is looking to stand up but Deverux won't let him.
Chiddell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chiddell won't allow Deverux to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chiddell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deverux pinned against the cage. Deverux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Deverux lands with a hook. Chiddell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chiddell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chiddell moves into range and clinches up with Deverux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell tries to pull guard but Deverux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chiddell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chiddell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chiddell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deverux gets to his feet - Chiddell follows without any prompting.
Deverux tests Chiddell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deverux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chiddell.
Chiddell shoots in for a double leg but Deverux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deverux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deverux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chiddell tries to clinch there but Deverux circles away.
Chiddell tries to clinch up.
Deverux throws a looping overhand right but Chiddell ducks down to avoid it.
Deverux thuds his right hand into Chiddell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chiddell tries to clinch but Deverux moves out of range.
Chiddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell walks into a stiff left hand from Deverux.
Luck Chiddell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chiddell shoots in looking for a takedown. Deverux tries to sprawl out of it but Chiddell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deverux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deverux! But no joy.
Steve Deverux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiddell dives in for a single leg takedown but Deverux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deverux connects with a single shot there.
Deverux lands a left and a right that send Chiddell crashing to the mat, dazed. Deverux thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chiddell is rocked!
Deverux missing with a left hand there. Chiddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chiddell ducks under a wild hook from Deverux.
Chiddell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deverux throws a body shot but no joy.
Chiddell moves in looking to clinch but Deverux pushes him off.
Deverux stuffs the takedown attempt from Chiddell. Chiddell gets slowly back to his feet.
Deverux lands a left and a right that send Chiddell crashing to the mat, dazed. Deverux thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Chiddell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Luck Chiddell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luck Chiddell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Deverux!
The defeated Luck Chiddell had this to say: 'I'll Knock him out Later he was just a lucky man tonight!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Papantoniou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irbek Alborov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papantoniou's entrance music is Phobophobia. A fine choice. Irbek Alborov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kostas Papantoniou's chin.
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kostas Papantoniou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Irbek Alborov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papantoniou tries to clinch there but Alborov circles away.
Alborov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papantoniou doesn't seem bothered though.
Alborov lands with an uppercut that bounces Papantoniou off the cage and back into range.
Papantoniou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alborov sprawls well. Alborov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papantoniou gets slowly back to his feet.
Alborov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papantoniou but Papantoniou pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab by Alborov.
Papantoniou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov lands a jab to the nose.
Papantoniou with a poor takedown
and Alborov counters with a single leg into guard. Papantoniou didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Papantoniou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alborov controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alborov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papantoniou is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov cracks Papantoniou with a solid left hand.
Alborov looking to pass the guard.
Papantoniou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alborov defends well.
Alborov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alborov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Papantoniou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Papantoniou doesn't manage to clinch there - Alborov circles away.
Alborov scores with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Alborov. No joy for Papantoniou on that attempt.
Papantoniou looks to land a combination but Alborov avoids it well.
Papantoniou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papantoniou wants it to stay on the feet.
Alborov slaps away a takedown attempt from Papantoniou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papantoniou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papantoniou throws a lazy head kick
so Alborov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alborov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Papantoniou is rocked!
Papantoniou looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alborov passes into side control.
Oh Papantoniou is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alborov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alborov cracks Papantoniou with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Alborov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Papantoniou is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Alborov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irbek Alborov!
A victorious Irbek Alborov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kostas Papantoniou was interviewed post fight and said 'This fight is not lost for me but,i won experience and i continue stronger for the victory!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergai Katanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebojša Brynjar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sergai Katanov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergai Katanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nebojša Brynjar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brynjar pushes Katanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Katanov.
Katanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Brynjar has double underhooks.
Brynjar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katanov misses with a punch to the body.
Brynjar lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Brynjar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brynjar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katanov looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brynjar.
Brynjar has Katanov pressed against the cage, preventing Katanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brynjar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brynjar has a couple of punches blocked by Katanov.
Brynjar working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brynjar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brynjar lands a nice uppercut.
Brynjar misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjar managing to block the knees to the body from Katanov.
Brynjar lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Brynjar.
Brynjar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brynjar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katanov or not.
Katanov missing with knees to the body.
Brynjar has a couple of punches blocked by Katanov.
Brynjar lands a nice shot to the body.
Brynjar cracks Katanov with a nice body shot.
Brynjar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Katanov decides to pull guard.
My spies in LOD: Gym of the Gods inform me that Brynjar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katanov is on top in guard.
We've been hearing that Katanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brynjar keeping moving, preventing Katanov from controlling successfully.
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.
Katanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brynjar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Katanov, into his guard.
Brynjar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Katanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brynjar is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katanov wants to control but Brynjar passes easily into half guard.
Katanov is looking for a sweep. Brynjar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katanov gets full guard.
Brynjar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Katanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Katanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brynjar has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brynjar controlling the action here.
Katanov tries to get to full guard but Brynjar has control of the leg.
Brynjar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebojša Brynjar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Katanov is looking to clinch.
Brynjar lands a nice hook to Katanov's body. Katanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Katanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brynjar moves away.
Brynjar lands a glancing blow to the side of Katanov's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brynjar.
Katanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Katanov staying out of range there.
Katanov slips under a jab from Brynjar.
Katanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brynjar slips a jab and a cross from Katanov.
Brynjar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brynjar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katanov.
Katanov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brynjar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katanov throws a sloppy head kick and Brynjar moves out of range easily.
Brynjar misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Katanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brynjar moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brynjar! But no joy.
Katanov avoids the body shot from Brynjar.
Katanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brynjar is fending him off so far but Katanov persists. Nope, Brynjar circles away and we're back to standing.
Brynjar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katanov's hands.
Brynjar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sergai Katanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katanov fails with the takedown
and Brynjar counters with a nice uppercut.
Brynjar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brynjar swats away the attempt to clinch by Katanov.
Katanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brynjar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Brynjar.
Brynjar scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Brynjar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brynjar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Katanov misses.
Brynjar throws out a counter right but Katanov avoids it with no problem.
Katanov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergai Katanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brynjar wants to counter with a clinch but Katanov pushes him away.
Brynjar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Katanov.
Brynjar moves into the clinch.
Brynjar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brynjar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Katanov's efforts to push away.
Brynjar lands a shoulder strike.
Brynjar scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Brynjar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brynjar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brynjar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar lands with a left to the head.
Brynjar lands a right hand.
A short right from Brynjar on the inside.
Brynjar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brynjar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brynjar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brynjar to keep the fight standing.
Brynjar digs a right hand underneath Katanov's ribcage. Katanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brynjar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brynjar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katanovs head.
Brynjar pushes Katanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katanov tries to circle away but Brynjar has him pinned against the cage.
Brynjar works on Katanov's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Brynjar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brynjar lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brynjar.
Brynjar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katanov is trying to break the clinch but Brynjar is controlling him.
Brynjar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brynjar lands with a left to the head.
Katanov is rocked!
Katanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brynjar is defending well for now.
Oh Katanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brynjar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katanov backwards.
Katanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brynjar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Brynjar.
Brynjar pushes Katanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brynjar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brynjar can't find room to land a body shot as Katanov controls the action.
Brynjar lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Brynjar.
Brynjar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Brynjar won't allow it.
Brynjar lands with a short shot to the head.
Brynjar lands a big right hand that drops Katanov! The killer instinct kicks in and Brynjar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Brynjar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nebojša Brynjar!
A relieved looking Nebojša Brynjar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristóbal Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MMA Entrance Theme - Mark Hunt. Cristóbal Contreras is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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281 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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23
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cristóbal Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Hunt !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt stuns Contreras with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Contreras circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Contreras plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Contreras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt .
Contreras wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contreras moves away.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Contreras jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Contreras is out of range.
Contreras scores with a leg kick.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Contreras throws a counter high kick but Hunt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Contreras misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Contreras throws a leg kick which misses Hunt 's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Contreras fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Contreras.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Contreras lands with a thumping leg kick.
Contreras with a jab.
A good leg kick by Contreras.
A shot to the liver by Hunt . Beautiful body shot.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Contreras is avoiding it.
Hunt wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a combination. Contreras tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Cristóbal Contreras has been cut.
Contreras fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt .
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Contreras wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Contreras moves into the clinch successfully.
Contreras manages to break the clinch.
Contreras circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Contreras clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt . Those never looked like landing.
Contreras is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt .
Hunt looks to land a combination but Contreras avoids it well.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Contreras went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cristóbal Contreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Contreras is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Contreras moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Contreras - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Contreras there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Contreras, right into the meat.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt .
A slow jab from Contreras misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from Contreras.
Contreras pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Contreras tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Contreras throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Contreras lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Contreras connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Contreras feints and then cracks Hunt 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Contreras throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Contreras lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Hunt , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Contreras with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Contreras.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contreras.
Contreras appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Contreras.
Hunt looks winded!
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Contreras.
Contreras's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Contreras lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristóbal Contreras dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Contreras connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mark Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Contreras lands a big uppercut and Hunt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunt looks OK. Contreras waves Hunt back to his feet!
Contreras looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt .
A slapping leg kick lands for Contreras.
Contreras avoids the head kick by Hunt .
Hunt tries to clinch there but Contreras circles away.
Hunt ducks into an uppercut from Contreras and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cristóbal Contreras!
During a confident post fight interview, Cristóbal Contreras 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Zanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosta Gatsalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zanik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walk this way. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
258 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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19
259 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Zanik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosta Gatsalov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gatsalov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gatsalov catches Zanik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Ted Zanik has been cut.
Gatsalov jabs at Zanik's body.
Zanik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zanik avoids the body shot from Gatsalov.
Zanik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Gatsalov there.
Gatsalov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gatsalov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zanik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zanik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Gatsalov finds it's target.
Zanik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gatsalov scores with a counter punch that sends Zanik to the canvas! Gatsalov smells blood - he's punishing Zanik with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zanik has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosta Gatsalov!
Kosta Gatsalov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ted Zanik was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to training, have to right the wrongs!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Gromov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Fuerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gromov comes to the cage accompanied by LITTLE BIG-PUBLIC ENEMY. The key to victory for Mikhail Gromov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
206 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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25
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Gromov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorenzo Fuerte!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuerte moves forwards but Gromov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gromov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gromov works Fuerte's body with a nice hook.
Fuerte shoots in and gets a takedown into Gromov's guard.
Fuerte looking to sit in guard and control but Gromov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fuerte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gromov drops back looking for a leg! Fuerte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuerte manages to kick Gromov off! Gromov jumps back into Fuerte's guard.
Fuerte trying to control the position.
Fuerte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuerte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuerte wants to get back to his feet but Gromov passes into half guard.
Gromov is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuerte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gromov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gromov is trying to work for a kimura but Fuerte is defending well.
Fuerte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gromov pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fuerte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gromov is trying to control. Fuerte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gromov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gromov is looking for a kimura but Fuerte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gromov to get the leverage.
Fuerte wants to improve his position but Gromov is controlling well.
Gromov is trying to work for a kimura but Fuerte is defending well.
Gromov stops Fuerte from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gromov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fuerte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gromov.
Gromov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuerte is just riding it out for now. Gromov eventually gives up the hold.
Gromov is trying to control. Fuerte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gromov is trying to work for a kimura but Fuerte is defending well.
Gromov seems to be working for a kimura but Fuerte defends the submission attempt.
Fuerte tries to roll over but Gromov keeps him under control.
Gromov is trying to work for a kimura but Fuerte is defending well.
Fuerte wants to sweep but Gromov has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gromov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fuerte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Gromov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gromov throws a shot to the body.
Gromov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fuerte manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gromov on his heels. He'll look to pass Gromov's guard now, I'm sure.
Fuerte wants to control from the top but Gromov keeps moving.
Fuerte preventing the sweep.
Gromov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fuerte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gromov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuerte manages to get himself to full guard.
Fuerte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gromov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromov won't allow Fuerte to get back to his feet.
Gromov forces his way into half guard.
Fuerte tries to roll over but Gromov keeps him under control.
Gromov is trying to control. Fuerte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gromov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuerte can do to turn this around?
Gromov stops Fuerte from getting back to his feet.
Fuerte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuerte.
Fuerte keeping moving, preventing Gromov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuerte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gromov holds on and takes a little breather.
Gromov keeping moving, preventing Fuerte from controlling successfully.
Fuerte stopping the sweep attempt from Gromov.
Gromov working for a triangle but Fuerte defends it easily.
Fuerte looking to sit in guard and control but Gromov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuerte wants to get back to his feet but Gromov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fuerte keeping moving, preventing Gromov from controlling successfully.
Gromov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuerte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fuerte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fuerte looking for a guillotine here but Gromov defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gromov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fuerte manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gromov has Fuerte in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gromov is looking for a triangle but Fuerte pushes his legs off easily.
Gromov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuerte manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuerte is looking to stand up but Gromov isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Gromov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gromov gets caught flat footed, as Fuerte shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fuerte trying to control but Gromov is working from the bottom.
Fuerte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gromov is keeping the position for now.
Gromov keeping moving, preventing Fuerte from controlling successfully.
Gromov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuerte working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhail Gromov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuerte wants to control from the top but Gromov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuerte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gromov is keeping the position for now.
Gromov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gromov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Gromov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gromov.
Gromov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gromov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mikhail Gromov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gromov cracks Fuerte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gromov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fuerte's head backwards.
Fuerte is rocked!
Gromov steps in with a hook that catches Fuerte right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gromov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fuerte looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Gromov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aku Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saari might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock You Like A Hurricane - Scorpions. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Saari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert McCall!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari tries to clinch up but McCall circles away and keeps his distance.
McCall jabs Saari right on the nose. Saari blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick from McCall misses.
Saari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCall misses the body punch
and McCall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCall tries a low kick but Saari avoids it.
Saari is looking to counter the offense by McCall and move into the clinch.
McCall's coach down at Bad Pluto! (18 Elite Coach) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Aku Saari has been cut.
Saari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCall throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Saari doesn't manage to clinch there - McCall circles away.
McCall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCall misses with a straight left.
Saari forces McCall back against the cage and clinches.
McCall tries to break the clinch but Saari is controlling the position.
McCall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saari's elbow.
McCall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from McCall.
McCall is trying to break the clinch but Saari has him pressed against the cage.
McCall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall controlling the action here for a moment.
Saari struggles to land a body shot inside as McCall controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Saari.
Saari lands a hook that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
McCall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCall trying to control the position but instead, Saari has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCall into the cage.
McCall looking to stall.
McCall is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Saari prevents a body shot from McCall.
McCall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saari has him pressed against the cage.
Saari lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
Saari lands with a light punch inside.
McCall lands a hook that snaps the head of Saari backwards.
McCall lands a nice uppercut.
McCall trying to control the position but instead, Saari has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCall into the cage.
McCall scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall wants to get back to striking at distance but Saari won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saari as McCall tries to tie him up.
McCall is trying to break the clinch but Saari is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from McCall fails to land.
McCall misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saari lands a left hand.
Saari lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saari tries a body shot but McCall blocks it.
Saari presses McCall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saari scores with a shoulder strike.
Saari working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saari.
McCall takes a shot to the head.
Saari lands with a right to the head.
Saari working aggressively here.
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
Saari lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
Saari lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCall.
Saari lands a left hand.
McCall misses with the head strike.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but McCall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but McCall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saari scores with a shot to the side of McCall's head.
McCall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saari has him pressed against the cage.
McCall throws a head punch that misses.
McCall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saari's elbow.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McCall fails to land.
McCall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCall lands a right hand.
McCall can't break the clinch.
McCall blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
Saari has McCall pressed against the cage, preventing McCall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari lands a left hand.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saari.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Saari.
Saari scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Saari as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Saari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saari is leaning against McCall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on McCall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saaris head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Saari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aku Saari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCall misses with a body kick.
McCall throws a jab but it's blocked by Saari.
Saari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCall blocks a body shot from Saari.
Saari pushes McCall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCall throws a head punch that misses.
McCall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by McCall.
McCall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saari can't find room to land a body shot as McCall controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
McCall looking to slow down the pace here.
McCall works on Saari's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari lands with a left to the head.
Aku Saari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by McCall.
McCall throws a head punch that misses.
McCall lands a hook that snaps the head of Saari backwards.
McCall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCall blocks a body shot from Saari.
Saari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCalls head.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saari has him pressed against the cage.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
McCall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCall is trying to break the clinch but Saari is controlling him.
McCall has had enough of the clinch but Saari keeps him there for the moment.
McCall tries to work over Saari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCall.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saari fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saari moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saari has time to react.
Saari avoids the body shot from McCall.
Saari moves out of range of the body kick.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saari moves away.
Saari rushes McCall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saari working aggressively here.
McCall lands a hook that snaps the head of Saari backwards.
McCall throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saari.
McCall wants to get back to striking at distance but Saari won't allow it.
Saari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCall's efforts to push away.
McCall tries a body shot but Saari blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Saari on the inside.
McCall wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCall blocking some punches.
McCall wants to get back to striking at distance but Saari won't allow it.
McCall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCall lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Saari.
Saari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCall is breathing heavily.
Saari scores with a shot to the side of McCall's head.
McCall tries to break free but Saari pushes him back against the cage.
Saari digs a right hand underneath McCall's ribcage. McCall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Saari.
A shot in the inside from Saari.
A short uppercut from Saari.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Saari on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCall can do to turn this around?
Saari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
McCall is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Saari.
McCall tries to work over Saari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saari drops McCall onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McCall is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McCall is still on wobbly legs! Can Saari finish him?
Saari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCalls head.
Saari lands a big right hand that drops McCall! The killer instinct kicks in and Saari finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Saari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aku Saari!
Aku Saari retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Aku Saari 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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