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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Matsuoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delta Frankzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankzola has chosen Night Train as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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143 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiroki Matsuoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delta Frankzola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankzola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frankzola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frankzola thows a leg kick but Matsuoka checks it
and Matsuoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frankzola throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Matsuoka lands a nice looking body kick.
Frankzola misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuoka counters with a head kick that drops Frankzola to the mat! Frankzola scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Frankzola is rocked!
Matsuoka looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Matsuoka backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Frankzola's temple! It sends Frankzola violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Matsuoka celebrates and the doctors try to help Frankzola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Hiroki Matsuoka!
Delta Frankzola was interviewed post fight and said 'hope my manager doesn't delete me!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenard Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Fighter B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenard Ellis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenard Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Test Fighter B!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter B tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Ellis tenderised Fighter B's leg. Fighter B is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Ellis's head coaches at The Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fighter B.
Fighter B takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ellis blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ellis. Those never looked like landing.
Lenard Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis throws a sloppy head kick
and Fighter B counters with a nice uppercut.
Ellis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ellis tries to work over Fighter B's front leg with a kick but Fighter B checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellis. That's going to slow Fighter B down.
Fighter B misses with a low kick.
Fighter B throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ellis misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ellis. Fighter B shrugs it off though.
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!
Fighter B misses with a low kick as Ellis jumps back.
Ellis lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis cracks Fighter B with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fighter B misses with a low kick.
Fighter B takes one to the side of the head.
Ellis wants to land a leg kick but Fighter B is out of range.
Ellis throws a body punch but Fighter B moves out of range.
Fighter B flicks out a counter leg kick but Ellis steps away.
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
Ellis slips a jab from Fighter B.
Ellis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fighter B if he has to take too many more of those.
Fighter B finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fighter B looks to throw the jab but Ellis is out of range.
Ellis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter B is able to avoid easily.
Ellis throws a jab when Fighter B was well out of range.
Fighter B throws a low kick, looking for Ellis's leg but Ellis calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fighter B checks it well.
Fighter B throws a leg kick but Ellis moved away.
Ellis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ellis misses with a low kick.
Ellis throws a leg kick
and Fighter B counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Ellis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fighter B tries a low kick but Ellis avoids it.
Fighter B misses the shot to the body.
Fighter B gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ellis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ellis scores with a head kick. Fighter B tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fighter B gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lenard Ellis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Gromov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Voss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gromov comes into the arena with LITTLE BIG-PUBLIC ENEMY blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
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270 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
7 - 5 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Voss!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromov shoots in looking for a takedown. Voss tries to sprawl out of it but Gromov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Voss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gromov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gromov gets a clinch.
Voss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Mikhail Gromov has been cut.
Gromov tries to pull guard but Voss holds him up against the cage and eventually Gromov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Gromov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voss misses with an elbow over the top.
Gromov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gromov pulls guard successfully.
Voss is stalling in the full guard.
Voss wants to stand but Gromov is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromov being controlled here, momentarily.
Gromov looking to control.
Voss passes Gromov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gromov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Voss thumps Gromov with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gromov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gromov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Voss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gromov somewhat.
Mikhail Gromov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gromov drives through with a takedown into Voss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Voss is looking to sweep but instead, Gromov has passed into half guard.
Voss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gromov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Voss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Voss wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gromov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gromov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gromov stopping the sweep attempt from Voss.
Voss wants to improve his position but instead Gromov has moved into half guard.
Voss tries to get to full guard but Gromov has control of the leg.
Voss keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Voss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Voss wants to stand and escape but Gromov is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Voss wants to hit a switch here but Gromov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Voss there!
Gromov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gromov tries to control but Voss wriggling away.
Voss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gromov wants to control the pace but Voss is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voss tries to hold on but Gromov pushes him away.
Voss 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.
Voss looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Voss is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Voss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Gromov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Voss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Voss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gromov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gromov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Voss counters with a good, hard body kick but Gromov shrugs it off.
Gromov avoids the head kick by Voss.
Gromov shoots for a double leg takedown but Voss sprawls well. He's pushed Gromov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Voss tries a low kick but Gromov avoids it.
Voss wants to land a leg kick but Gromov is out of range.
Gromov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Voss throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Voss keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Voss.
Alex Voss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voss throws a leg kick but Gromov moved away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gromov shoots in for a takedown but Voss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Voss.
Voss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gromov checks it well.
Voss instigates a clinch.
Voss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gromov tries to clinch but Voss moves out of range.
Voss shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gromov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gromov tries to clinch there but Voss circles away.
Gromov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Voss as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Gromov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gromov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Voss did well to prevent Gromov getting side control.
Voss works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Voss has his hands on Gromov's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Voss can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voss wants to get back to his feet but Gromov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Voss pulls Gromov in close to his closed guard and prevents Gromov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gromov trying to control the position from guard on top but Voss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voss pulls Gromov in close to prevent any damage.
Gromov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gromov won't allow Voss to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gromov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gromov trying to control but Voss is working from the bottom.
Voss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gromov 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.
Voss keeping moving, preventing Gromov from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gromov. That did some damage!
Voss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gromov gets a clinch.
Gromov dodges an elbow strike from Voss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gromov blocks an elbow strike.
Gromov blocks the elbow strike.
Gromov is trying to pull guard but Voss has him pressed against the cage.
Gromov jumps guard but Voss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gromov blocks the elbow strike.
Voss lands an elbow just above Gromov 's eye.
Voss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Voss pushes off an throws an elbow but Gromov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Voss lands a nice elbow.
Voss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gromov up against the cage.
Voss breaks from the clinch.
Voss is looking to land body kicks.
Gromov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Voss swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gromov misses with a takedown attempt - Voss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Voss lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Voss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Gromov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gromov 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.
A head kick by Voss misses
and Gromov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gromov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gromov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gromov avoids the elbow strike from Voss, against the cage.
Voss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Voss lands an elbow just above Gromov 's eye.
Gromov tries to pull guard but Voss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Voss.
Gromov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Voss to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Gromov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gromov blocks the elbow strike.
Voss misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss lands an elbow inside that Gromov shrugs off.
Voss throws an elbow that misses.
Gromov dodges an elbow strike from Voss.
Gromov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Voss lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voss lands an elbow inside.
Voss misses with an elbow strike.
Gromov is trying to pull guard but Voss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voss throws an elbow but it misses.
Gromov gets control of Voss's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gromov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Voss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gromov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Gromov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Voss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gromov checks a leg kick nicely.
Gromov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gromov checks a leg kick.
Gromov doesn't manage to clinch there - Voss circles away.
Voss only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gromov checks a low kick from Voss.
Voss throws a leg kick which misses Gromov's front leg but catches the back leg as Gromov tries to avoid it.
Gromov misses with a takedown attempt
and Voss counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gromov's knee momentarily.
Voss feints and then cracks Gromov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gromov down.
Gromov with a poor takedown
and Voss counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gromov's knee momentarily.
Voss wants to land a leg kick but Gromov is out of range.
A solid body kick from Voss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voss throws a head kick but Gromov moves out of range.
Voss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voss scores with a nice body kick.
Voss throws a leg kick which misses Gromov's front leg but catches the back leg as Gromov tries to avoid it.
Voss throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Voss lands a nice looking body kick.
Voss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gromov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Voss sprawls well. Voss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gromov gets slowly back to his feet.
Voss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Voss lands a front kick.
Mikhail Gromov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gromov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voss.
Voss lands a big head kick that sends Gromov tumbling to the mat! Voss takes a step backwards and waves Gromov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gromov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gromov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Voss.
Oh Gromov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Voss! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Voss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Lindblom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arn Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arn Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Lindblom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arn Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson 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.
Lindblom moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Lindblom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lindblom thinking.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson stuns Lindblom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lindblom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lindblom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Lindblom has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindblom wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindblom misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Lindblom's shoulder, as Lindblom tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson lands with a hook. Lindblom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lindblom misses with a wild combination.
Lindblom wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
As Lindblom backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Lindblom manages to avoid it all.
Lindblom tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lindblom throws a one two combo.
Lindblom doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lindbloms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Lindblom.
Lindblom misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindblom wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Lindblom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindblom forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindblom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Lindblom.
Lindblom effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindblom has him pressed against the cage.
Lindblom swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is trying to push Lindblom away but Lindblom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lindblom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Anderson.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lindblom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindblom wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Lindblom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindblom wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lindblom! Anderson lets Lindblom back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lindblom is rocked!
Lindblom is looking to clinch.
Oh Lindblom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindblom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lindblom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markus Lindblom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson digs a good hook to Lindblom's body.
Lindblom seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lindblom sprawling to the canvas! Lindblom rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderson finish him?!
Lindblom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindblom tries to clinch up.
Lindblom wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Lindblom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Lindblom off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Lindblom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lindblom looks to clinch
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson misses the jab.
Lindblom takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a right that hurts Lindblom. Lindblom looks to clinch but Anderson throws a short knee that drops Lindblom. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Arn Anderson!
A relieved looking Arn Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Feivish Hershel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Feivish Hershel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucifer Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hershel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hershel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Hershel ducks down to avoid it.
Hershel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Hershel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palhares shoots in looking for a takedown but Hershel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palhares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hershel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Palhares sprawls and moves away.
Hershel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hershel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hershel was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Hershel avoids the body shot from Palhares.
Palhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares lands with an uppercut that bounces Hershel off the cage and back into range.
Hershel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hershel wants to free his trapped foot but Palhares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palhares's head.
Palhares is looking for a sweep. Hershel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares is not content to let Hershel control the position.
Hershel lands strikes from half guard.
Palhares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palhares.
Palhares pulls Hershel in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
Hershel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hershel trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palhares scores with a hook to the body. Hershel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hershel slips a jab from Palhares.
Hershel throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Palhares shoots for a double leg takedown but Hershel sprawls well. He's pushed Palhares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hershel tries to counter with a takedown but Palhares is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by Palhares. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Palhares lands with a nice body punch.
Palhares cracks Hershel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Palhares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hershel's hands.
Hershel walks into a jab.
Palhares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hershel's hands.
Hershel is rocked!
Palhares cracks Hershel with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hershel falls to his knees and Palhares doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Palhares!
Lucifer Palhares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignat Grenovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer comes to the cage accompanied by Gangster's Paradise. Grenovsky has chosen Harry Axe-Our people as his entrance music. Ignat Grenovsky 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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240 lbs
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270 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignat Grenovsky!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer is looking to slow Grenovsky down with leg kicks.
Brewer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grenovsky.
Grenovsky misses with a left hand
and Brewer moves into the clinch.
Grenovsky is trying to break the clinch but Brewer has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brewer.
Brewer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grenovsky is trying to break the clinch but Brewer has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Brewer.
Grenovsky prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer is leaning against Grenovsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grenovsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brewer scores with a hook to the body.
Grenovsky looks winded!
Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Brewer.
Brewer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grenovsky backwards.
Brewer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brewer presses Grenovsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brewer is struggling to control the position.
Brewer lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Brewer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brewer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brewer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brewer lands a hook that snaps the head of Grenovsky backwards.
Brewer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brewer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Brewer.
Brewer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grenovsky up against the cage.
Brewer has Grenovsky pushed against the cage.
Brewer stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Brewer.
A right handed body shot lands from Brewer.
Brewer lands with a right to the head.
Brewer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brewer.
Brewer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grenovsky.
Brewer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brewer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Brewer.
Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Brewer.
Brewer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brewer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brewer as the two fighters clinch.
Brewer lands a shoulder strike.
Grenovsky being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grenovsky.
Brewer is leaning against Grenovsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Brewer.
A right hook to the body lands for Brewer.
Brewer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brewer works on Grenovsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Brewer cracks Grenovsky with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brewer.
A right hand to the body from Brewer.
Brewer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brewer pushes Grenovsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brewer keeps control of Grenovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Brewer.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brewer lands a body punch.
Brewer has Grenovsky pushed against the cage.
Brewer is working Grenovsky over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Brewer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Brewer.
Brewer lands a body shot.
Brewer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grenovsky backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brewer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right handed body shot lands from Brewer.
A short left from Brewer.
Grenovsky is trying to force a seperation but Brewer has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brewer lands with a short shot to the head.
Grenovsky can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brewer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brewer cracks Grenovsky with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Brewer.
Brewer works on Grenovsky's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brewer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right handed body shot lands from Brewer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brewer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grenovsky 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.
Brewer rushes Grenovsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brewer lands with a right to the head.
Grenovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brewer tries a body shot but Grenovsky blocks it.
Grenovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brewer digs a right hand into Grenovsky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grenovsky's gas tank.
Brewer is pushing Grenovsky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grenovsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Brewer has double underhooks.
Grenovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grenovsky is trying to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Brewer - that landed with a thud.
Brewer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grenovsky backwards.
Grenovsky is breathing heavily.
Brewer lands a right hand.
Brewer works on Grenovsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Brewer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grenovsky can do to turn this around?
Brewer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brewer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer lands a body punch.
Grenovsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Brewer.
A left hand lands to the body for Brewer.
Brewer presses Grenovsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brewer is working Grenovsky over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brewer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brewer.
Brewer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brewer lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Brewer as the two fighters clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brewer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brewer lands a body punch.
Brewer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brewer stalls.
Frank Brewer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Brewer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grenovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands with a right to the head.
Brewer pushes Grenovsky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brewer just leaning against Grenovsky, taking a breather.
Brewer is leaning against Grenovsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grenovsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brewer presses Grenovsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brewer lands a body shot.
Brewer stalling in the clinch.
Brewer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Brewer.
Brewer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brewer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grenovsky is trying to force a seperation but Brewer has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Brewer as the two fighters clinch.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brewer.
Brewer is working Grenovsky over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands a nice uppercut.
Brewer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brewer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grenovskys head.
Brewer lands with a light punch inside.
Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brewer.
Brewer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grenovsky is trying to force a seperation but Brewer has the dominant position.
Brewer effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Brewer.
Brewer digs a right hand into Grenovsky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grenovsky's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grenovsky has had enough of the clinch but Brewer keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Brewer - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is leaning against Grenovsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
Brewer digs a right hand underneath Grenovsky's ribcage. Grenovsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grenovsky wants to break free but Brewer has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brewer.
Brewer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Brewer.
Brewer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grenovskys head.
Brewer works on Grenovsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Brewer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grenovsky or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Brewer.
Brewer lands a body shot.
Grenovsky is trying to break the clinch but Brewer has him pressed against the cage.
Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
Brewer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Brewer - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Brewer.
Grenovsky tries to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling the position.
Grenovsky takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brewer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brewer.
Ignat Grenovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewer scores with a kick to the body.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
Brewer digs a right hand underneath Grenovsky's ribcage. Grenovsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Brewer.
Nice body punch from Brewer.
Brewer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brewer.
A short body shot lands from Brewer as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Brewer.
Brewer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brewer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
Grenovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Brewer.
Brewer is working Grenovsky over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer stalling the fight.
Grenovsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brewer has him pressed against the cage.
Brewer lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Brewer.
Brewer lands a body punch.
Come on Brewer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hand to the body from Brewer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brewer.
Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Brewer as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brewer.
A shot in the inside from Brewer.
A shot in the inside from Brewer.
Brewer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grenovsky or not.
Brewer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grenovsky up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Brewer as the two fighters clinch.
Brewer lands a body shot.
Brewer is working Grenovsky over against the cage.
Brewer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grenovsky backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Brewer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brewer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grenovsky.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
Brewer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Brewer.
Frank Brewer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brewer.
Brewer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grenovsky up against the cage.
Brewer works on Grenovsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grenovsky is trying to push Brewer away but Brewer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands a shoulder strike.
Brewer lands with a short shot to the head.
Grenovsky is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Brewer to work.
Brewer prevents Grenovsky from breaking the clinch.
Grenovsky tries to circle away but Brewer has him pinned against the cage.
Grenovsky is trying to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling him.
Grenovsky is trying to break free.
Brewer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grenovsky is trying to break the clinch but Brewer has him pressed against the cage.
Grenovsky tries to break free but Brewer pushes him back against the cage.
Grenovsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brewer - that landed with a thud.
Brewer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grenovsky.
Brewer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grenovsky up against the cage.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brewer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grenovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Brewer won't allow it.
Brewer tries to work over Grenovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brewer has Grenovsky pressed against the cage, preventing Grenovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brewer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grenovskys head.
Ignat Grenovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grenovsky tries to circle away but Brewer has him pinned against the cage.
Brewer lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Brewer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brewer 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 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Brewer!
Frank Brewer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Gafurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brain comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin. The key to victory for Altair Brain has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Altair Brain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marat Gafurov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brain lands a really nice looking cross but Gafurov seems unphased.
A jab from Brain misses.
Brain throws a lazy head kick
and Gafurov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brain is staying active underneath Gafurov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gafurov wants to pass the guard but Brain is defending well.
Brain desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gafurov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gafurov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gafurov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brain is looking to control Gafurov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brain avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gafurov is looking for a kimura but Brain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gafurov to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gafurov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brain keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gafurov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Altair Brain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gafurov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brain!
Brain throws Gafurov to one side and escapes!
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gafurov cracks Brain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Brain misses
and Gafurov counters with a takedown into side control.
Brain explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape 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!
Gafurov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brain moves away.
Brain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gafurov feints the counter takedown.
Brain throws the left hand but Gafurov avoids the punch easily.
Brain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brain throws a jab when Gafurov was well out of range.
Gafurov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brain lands a slapping body shot.
Brain takes a swing at Gafurov's ribcage but misses.
Gafurov shoots in for a takedown but Brain shows good takedown defense.
Brain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gafurov lands a body shot.
Brain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gafurov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain throws a looping overhand right but Gafurov ducks down to avoid it.
Brain throws a series of punches but Gafurov avoids them all with ease.
Gafurov takes a swing at Brain's ribcage but misses.
Brain throws a low kick but Gafurov moves out of range easily.
Gafurov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gafurov with a poor takedown
and Brain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marat Gafurov.
Brain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gafurov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brain.
Brain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brain throws a body punch but Gafurov moves out of range.
Brain cracks the inside of Gafurov's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gafurov moves away.
Brain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gafurov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gafurov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Brain looks to score with a jab to the body but Gafurov is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gafurov. Those never looked like landing.
Brain is looking to counter punch.
Gafurov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gafurov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brain is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gafurov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brain misses with a head kick.
Gafurov tries for a takedown but Brain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gafurov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain takes a swing at Gafurov's ribcage but misses.
Gafurov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brain moves away.
Brain scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain misses with a two punch combination.
Gafurov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brain looks to score with a jab to the body but Gafurov is just out of range.
Brain lunges at Gafurov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gafurov's hand.
Altair Brain is winning the standup battle so far.
Brain throws a body punch but Gafurov moves out of range.
Brain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gafurov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gafurov can do to turn this around?
Brain looks to score with a jab to the body but Gafurov is just out of range.
Brain staying out of range there.
Brain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Brain.
Brain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gafurov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gafurov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gafurov has Brain in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gafurov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gafurov trying to control the position.
Gafurov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gafurov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gafurov wants to control from the top but Brain keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gafurov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gafurov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brain dives on top into guard.
Gafurov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brain is one step ahead there.
Gafurov working for a triangle but Brain defends it easily.
Gafurov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brain has passed into side control.
Brain trying to control the action but Gafurov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gafurov is looking for a sweep.
Gafurov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brain off and has taken his back!
Brain is in bad spot here.
Brain wants to control his opponent's hands but Gafurov gets his hands free.
Brain tries to roll but Gafurov sticks to his back.
Gafurov controls the action.
Gafurov looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gafurov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gafurov at a distance.
Brain is looking to slow Gafurov down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Gafurov.
Gafurov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brain is just out of range.
Gafurov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brain sprawls well. Brain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gafurov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain misses with a low kick.
And Gafurov tries to counter it with a takedown but Brain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brain throws a leg kick
and Gafurov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gafurov is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gafurov is working for a submission of some sort.
Gafurov wants to take a breather but Brain is having none of it.
Gafurov stops Brain from getting back to his feet.
Gafurov uses his free foot to push down on Brain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brain.
Gafurov tries to take his opponent's back but Brain turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Brain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gafurov's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brain stands up and waves to Gafurov to follow him.
Brain tries to land a leg kick but Gafurov saw it coming and moves away.
Gafurov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gafurov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brain.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gafurov or perhaps it was just good defense by Brain, which made it look bad.
Brain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gafurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brain manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Brain.
And Gafurov tries to counter it with a takedown but Brain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gafurov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brain tried to counter with a leg kick but Gafurov avoided it.
Gafurov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brain defends it nicely.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marat Gafurov.
Brain misses with an uppercut.
Gafurov has his takedown stuffed
and Brain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gafurov needs to keep his hands up - Brain had a free shot at his head there.
Brain throws a head kick that misses.
Brain throws a sloppy head kick and Gafurov moves out of range easily.
Gafurov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gafurov.
Gafurov feints the counter takedown.
Brain throws a hook but Gafurov avoids it easily.
Gafurov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gafurov lands with a hook. Brain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gafurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brain manages to avoid it.
Brain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brain misses with an uppercut. Gafurov saw that one coming.
Gafurov misses with a lunging right hand
and Brain counters with a stiff right hand.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gafurov dives in for a single leg takedown but Brain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brain connects with the punch.
Marat Gafurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brain throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Altair Brain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Brain!
Post fight, an emotional Altair Brain said 'Yeah baby, this is what I was made for. All the hard work that I put into training has finally paid off. Who's the champ? I'm the champ.'.
Marat Gafurov spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a rematch! Its impossible...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heart of a Champion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremeev scores with a three punch combo!
Eremeev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krause looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eremeev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krause walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Eremeev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krause.
Eremeev connects with a body shot.
Krause shoots for a takedown but Eremeev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krause attempts a counter takedown but Eremeev avoids it well and moves away.
Krause ducks right into an uppercut from Eremeev.
Eremeev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause walks into a jab.
Eremeev swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
Eremeev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krause's hands.
Eremeev throws a looping overhand right but Krause ducks down to avoid it.
Eremeev lands with a nice body punch.
Eremeev closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Krause out cold! Krause corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrey Eremeev!
Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Goretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Munny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goretti comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Too Sexy. Munny has chosen Unforgiven as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Goretti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Munny!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munny blocks a jab.
Goretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goretti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goretti misses with a kick to the body.
Munny scores with a jab. Goretti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Munny throws a big shot that misses.
Goretti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goretti throws a head kick that misses.
Goretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munny missing with a left hand there. Goretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goretti quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Munny looks to land a left hand but Goretti moved out of range nicely.
Goretti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Munny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munny.
Munny throws a jab but it's blocked by Goretti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munny.
Goretti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munny wants to clinch up but Goretti keeps it at a distance.
Goretti gets tackled into the cage by Munny. Munny maintains the clinch.
Munny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goretti working aggressively here.
Munny tries to throw a body punch but Goretti avoids it by throwing Munny back against the cage.
Goretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goretti takes one to the side of the head.
Munny cracks Goretti with a good jab.
Munny wants to clinch up but Goretti keeps it at a distance.
Goretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goretti backs up against the cage.
Goretti is rocked!
Munny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goretti counters with a leg kick.
Oh Goretti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
William Munny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goretti seems to have got his legs back now.
Munny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goretti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Munny checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Goretti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munny doesn't seem phased though.
Munny 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.
Munny looks to land a combination. Goretti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body kick from Goretti.
Goretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munny throws a series of strikes that have Goretti backpedaling.
Munny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goretti. That one must have hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goretti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munny clinches up with Goretti and pushes him back against the cage.
Munny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goretti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munny lands with a cross.
Goretti sizes up Munny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Munny digs a good hook to Goretti's body.
Goretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munny connects with a right hand. Goretti shakes it off.
Goretti throws a head kick that misses
and Munny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goretti scores with a punch to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goretti - that will leave a mark!
That's four 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!
Munny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goretti.
Munny tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goretti counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Goretti.
Munny dips to his left and cracks Goretti with an uppercut!
Goretti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Munny.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goretti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Munny takes one on the button.
Goretti throws a front kick that sends Munny stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Munny will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Munny moves into the clinch successfully.
Munny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goretti breaks the clinch.
Munny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goretti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munny moves into the clinch.
Goretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Goretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munny blocking some punches.
Munny misses with some punches.
Goretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Munny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munny misses with the head strike.
Munny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goretti prevents a body shot from Munny.
Munny throws a head punch that misses.
Munny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munny misses with a punch to the body.
Munny throws a punch but it's blocked by Goretti.
Goretti trying to stall but Munny improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Goretti.
Munny misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Goretti to work.
Goretti blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goretti has Munny pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goretti.
Goretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munny or not.
Goretti breaks from the clinch.
Munny avoids a kick to the body.
Munny tries to clinch
enabling Goretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Munny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goretti sizes up Munny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goretti sets himself, and Munny steps forward looking for the clinch! Goretti avoids it this time.
Munny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munny works Goretti's body with a nice hook.
Munny wants to clinch.
Munny closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goretti counters with a good low kick that Munny was not able to check.
Goretti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goretti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munny's calf.
Goretti throws a sloppy head kick and Munny moves out of range easily.
Goretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Munny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goretti 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 Munny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Munny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Goretti.
George Goretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Munny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goretti misses with a straight left.
Goretti tries to move into range but Munny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Munny scores with a shot to the body.
Munny wants to clinch.
Munny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goretti is looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goretti throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Goretti dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goretti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munny momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goretti, right into the meat.
Goretti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munny catches Goretti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Munny tries to clinch but Goretti moves out of range.
Munny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goretti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Munny throws a big shot that misses.
Munny throws a good cross that connects.
Goretti keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti throws a right hand that misses
and Munny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munny tries to close the distance and clinch but Goretti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Munny finds it's target.
Munny misses with the combination.
Goretti looks to land a left hand but Munny moved out of range nicely.
Goretti throws a head kick that misses.
Munny misses with an uppercut. Goretti saw that one coming.
Goretti lands a high kick!
Munny tries to clinch up but Goretti circles away and keeps his distance.
Goretti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munny tries to clinch there but Goretti circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Munny.
A head kick misses from Goretti.
Munny cracks Goretti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munny tries to clinch there but Goretti circles away.
Goretti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Munny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Munny has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goretti.
Goretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Munny fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Goretti.
Munny digs a right hand into Goretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goretti's gas tank.
Goretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munny misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munny swings wildly with an uppercut but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goretti wants to get back to striking at distance but Munny won't allow it.
Munny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goretti misses with some punches.
Munny throws a punch but it's blocked by Goretti.
William Munny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goretti lands with a light punch inside.
Munny swings wildly with an uppercut but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munny throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Goretti on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Munny fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munny letting Goretti take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Goretti.
Munny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goretti as the two fighters clinch.
Goretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munny has a couple of punches blocked by Goretti.
Munny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goretti misses with some punches.
Munny misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goretti.
Goretti presses Munny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but William Munny just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Goretti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Munny misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Goretti misses the target.
Munny avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goretti.
Goretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goretti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munny. That did some damage!
Goretti scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Munny misses.
Munny is looking to clinch but Goretti is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goretti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Munny counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Goretti misses.
Munny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Munny blocks a body shot from Goretti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Munny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goretti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Goretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munny misses with a punch on the inside.
Munny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Munny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goretti backwards.
Goretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goretti tries to work over Munny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munny swings wildly with an uppercut but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goretti can't find room to land a body shot as Munny controls the action.
Munny misses with some punches.
Goretti tries to throw a body punch but Munny avoids it by throwing Goretti back against the cage.
Munny working aggressively here.
Goretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munny.
Goretti blocks an uppercut.
Goretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goretti blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munny swings wildly with an uppercut but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munny misses with a punch on the inside.
Munny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goretti slows down the pace here.
Goretti tries to work over Munny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goretti can't find room to land a body shot as Munny controls the action.
Goretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goretti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goretti taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goretti blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goretti.
Munny letting Goretti take a breather here.
Munny misses with a body punch.
Munny can't find room to land a body shot as Goretti controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munny.
Goretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goretti misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Goretti had his way with William Munny in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goretti throws a head kick that misses.
Goretti throws a body kick that misses.
Munny closes the distance and pushes Goretti back into the cage.
Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goretti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Munny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goretti manages to break the clinch.
Goretti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Munny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goretti slips under a jab from Munny.
Munny wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munny forces Goretti back against the cage and clinches.
Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munny lands a left hand.
Goretti breaks the clinch.
Munny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goretti moves away.
Goretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goretti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goretti swats away the attempt to clinch by Munny.
Munny drives through and clinches with Goretti against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goretti.
Munny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goretti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munny throws a right and a left that Goretti avoids nicely.
Munny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goretti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munny tries to clinch but Goretti is having none of it.
Goretti scores with a leg kick.
Goretti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munny misses with an uppercut.
Munny connects with the punch.
Goretti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Munny finds it's way through Goretti's defenses.
Goretti throws a lazy body kick
and Munny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munny looks to score with a jab to the body but Goretti is just out of range.
Munny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goretti tries to move into range but Munny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goretti misses with an uppercut
and Munny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munny slips a jab from Goretti.
Munny tries to close the distance and clinch but Goretti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Munny! Goretti is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Munny!
William Munny is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, William Munny 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Barbu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Austin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Barbu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin lands with a cross.
Austin tries to land a front kick but Barbu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbu feints the counter takedown.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Barbu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbu scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
Austin swings for the body but Barbu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbu.
Barbu misses with a jab to the body
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin avoids the body shot from Barbu.
Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbu. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbu lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Austin.
Barbu sizes up Austin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Austin as Barbu shoots in.
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Barbu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbu takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Barbu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
Barbu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
Barbu swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbu fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Austin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Austin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Austin.
Barbu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Austin is controlling Barbu's trapped leg to prevent Barbu from advancing to side control.
Barbu is looking for a kimura but Austin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbu to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Austin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard.
Barbu looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbu, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin stays in close to Barbu's body and controls the position.
Barbu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Austin wants to improve his position but Barbu is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benjamin Barbu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbu lands a right hook to the body.
Barbu throws a jab when Austin was well out of range.
Barbu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
Shane Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Barbu avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbu lands with a light punch inside.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbu breaks from the clinch.
Barbu stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbu tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Austin slips under a jab.
Austin avoids the body shot from Barbu.
Austin throws a body punch but Barbu moves out of range.
Austin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Austin. Austin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbu lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Austin throws a solid leg kick but Barbu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Austin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbu.
Barbu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbu misses the target.
As Barbu backs away, Austin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab, jab by Barbu - just one landing.
Austin is looking to land body kicks.
Barbu misses with a straight left.
Austin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbu scores with the left hand. Austin knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - Barbu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbu manages to circle out of the way.
Austin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbu has time to react.
Barbu throws a body shot but no joy.
Austin tries to counter by clinching up but Barbu breaks away and moves out of range.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbu throws out the jab.
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Barbu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Austin misses with a looping right.
Barbu ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Barbu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbu looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Austin throws a big counter combination but Barbu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barbu takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Barbu moves out of range as Austin throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Barbu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.
Barbu lands a slapping body shot.
Austin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Austin connects with a crisp jab.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbu.
Barbu takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Benjamin Barbu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbu looks to land a combination but Austin avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Austin with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbu misses with a straight right.
Barbu lands a glancing blow to the side of Austin's head.
Barbu misses the shot to the body.
Austin misses with a low kick.
Barbu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbu shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Austin throws a leg kick but Barbu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Austin.
Austin lands the left hand.
Barbu fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austin.
Austin scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barbu.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbu at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Austin blocks a jab.
Austin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbu misses with an uppercut.
Austin scores with a decent looking hook.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbu counters with a nice uppercut.
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbu.
Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Barbu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbu cracks Austin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbu slips under a jab from Austin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbu ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Barbu misses with a takedown attempt
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Austin slips a straight right by Barbu.
Austin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Barbu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austin.
Barbu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbu lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Barbu misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbu. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barbu misses with a body shot.
Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbu tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbu working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Barbu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbu scores with a hook to the body.
Barbu swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Austin lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Austin.
Austin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbu takes a shot to the head.
Barbu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbu misses with the head strike.
Austin lands a right hand.
Austin gets through Barbu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Austin keeps control of Barbu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Austin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Austin forces Barbu back against the cage and clinches.
Barbu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbu darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Barbu into the cage.
Barbu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbu swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Austin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbu's head backwards.
Austin cracks Barbu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbu is rocked!
Barbu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbu is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Austin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Barbu fails to land.
Barbu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin lands with a right to the head.
Barbu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shane Austin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Austin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Austin keeps control of Barbu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbu throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Barbu working aggressively here.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Austin.
Barbu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin pushes Barbu against the cage. Austin is working some dirty boxing. Austin pushes off with a quick right hook! Barbu goes down! Barbu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Austin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Shane Austin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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