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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Latitude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Searlas Saucier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Searlas Saucier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edward Latitude's chin.
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160 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Latitude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Searlas Saucier!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latitude lands a glancing blow to the side of Saucier's head.
Saucier looks for a takedown but Latitude sprawls well.
Saucier misses with a takedown attempt
and Latitude counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Latitude has had enough of the clinch but Saucier keeps him there for the moment.
Latitude gets underhooks to prevent Saucier's takedown attempt.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
Saucier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Latitude has closed the distance and engaged Saucier in a clinch.
Latitude wants to break free but Saucier has control.
Saucier successfully pulls guard.
Saucier throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latitude trying to control but Saucier is working from the bottom.
Saucier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saucier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Latitude puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latitude is taking a breather. Saucier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saucier is looking to escape.
Saucier looking for submissions off his back.
Latitude will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Latitude wants to free his trapped foot but Saucier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saucier trying to control here.
Latitude trying to control the action but Saucier is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saucier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Latitude throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Latitude doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saucier counters with a left and a right that stings Latitude.
Latitude really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saucier throws a sloppy head kick and Latitude moves out of range easily.
Latitude is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Latitude. No joy for Saucier on that attempt.
Saucier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Latitude fails with a takedown attempt.
Saucier wants to counter with a clinch but Latitude pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown but Latitude shows good takedown defense.
Saucier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Latitude gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Latitude has Saucier pushed against the cage.
Latitude has Saucier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saucier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saucier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Latitude.
Latitude is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Latitude fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Latitude is pressed up against the cage. Saucier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Latitude down to the mat. Latitude avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saucier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Latitude avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Latitude as he jumps to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Latitude breaks the clinch.
Saucier has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latitude looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saucier fails with the takedown
and Latitude counters with a left and a right that stings Saucier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Latitude dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Latitude misses.
Latitude wants to clinch up but Saucier keeps it at a distance.
Saucier stuffs the takedown attempt from Latitude. Latitude gets slowly back to his feet.
Latitude keeps the fight on the outside.
Saucier misses with a takedown
and Latitude moves into the clinch.
Latitude keeps control of Saucier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saucier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latitude avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Latitude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saucier can do to turn this around?
Latitude tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saucier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Latitude somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latitude scores with a head kick. Saucier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saucier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Latitude trying to control the position but instead, Saucier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Latitude into the cage.
Latitude pulls guard successfully.
Latitude working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saucier has passed into half guard!
Latitude keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saucier is keen to just control but Latitude is a slippery customer.
Latitude trying to control here.
Latitude tries to get to full guard but Saucier has control of the leg.
Saucier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Latitude is just riding it out for now. Saucier eventually gives up the hold.
Saucier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Latitude defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saucier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Latitude is looking to escape.
Saucier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Latitude defends it well.
Saucier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saucier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Latitude tries to avoid it but Saucier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Latitude to the ground. Latitude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Latitude stuffs the takedown attempt from Saucier. Saucier gets slowly back to his feet.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
Saucier has closed the distance and engaged Latitude in a clinch.
Latitude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saucier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Latitude to keep the fight standing.
Saucier tries to pull guard but Latitude won't allow it.
Latitude tries to pull guard but Saucier won't allow it.
Latitude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Latitude wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Searlas Saucier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Latitude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saucier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Latitude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Latitude.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Saucier with that takedown attempt.
Saucier misses with a two punch combination.
Saucier looks for a takedown but Latitude sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Latitude misses the target.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latitude throws a sloppy head kick and Saucier moves out of range easily.
Latitude sets himself, and Saucier steps forward looking for the clinch! Latitude avoids it this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Latitude here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Latitude shoots in for a takedown but Saucier shows good takedown defense.
Saucier is looking to clinch but Latitude is avoiding it.
Saucier leaves Latitude with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saucier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Latitude seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saucier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saucier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Latitude as he avoids it easily.
Latitude is looking to counter the offense by Saucier and move into the clinch.
Latitude closes the distance and clinches.
Saucier jumps guard but Latitude stands there with Saucier around his waist. Saucier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saucier fails to pull guard.
Saucier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Latitude is trying to pull guard but Saucier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Latitude gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saucier is working for takedown but Latitude is calmly controlling the position for now.
Latitude tries to pull guard but Saucier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latitude blocks a body shot from Saucier.
Saucier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Latitude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Latitude is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saucier to keep the fight standing.
Saucier stops a takedown attempt from Latitude.
Saucier breaks the clinch.
Saucier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Latitude stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saucier.
Latitude shoots in for a double leg but Saucier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saucier shoots in but no luck this time.
Saucier misses with a takedown
enabling Latitude to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latitude clinches up against the cage.
Latitude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saucier moves into the clinch successfully.
Latitude trying to land knees to the body.
Latitude tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saucier smiles and moves away.
Saucier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Latitude defends it nicely.
Saucier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saucier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Latitude avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latitude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saucier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Latitude doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saucier moves into the clinch.
Latitude tries to land knees in the clinch but Saucier avoids the damage to the body.
Saucier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Edward Latitude has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saucier goes for a takedown attempt but Latitude pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Latitude shoots in but Saucier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latitude tries a low kick but Saucier avoids it.
Latitude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Latitude showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Latitude has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Latitude!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Kaufmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ochoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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132 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Kaufmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaufmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ochoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ochoa shoots in for a takedown but Kaufmann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ochoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ochoa controlling the action here for a moment.
Ochoa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ochoa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaufmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaufmann looking for a guillotine here but Ochoa defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann is striking but Ochoa is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kaufmann wants to improve his position but Ochoa is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ochoa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ochoa thows a huge punch but Kaufmann dodges it nicely.
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.
Ochoa wants to free his trapped foot but Kaufmann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ochoa stalling.
Kaufmann is doing well to control the position and prevent Ochoa from advancing to side control.
Kaufmann wants to control but Ochoa is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaufmann.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Ochoa seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ochoa drives through and clinches with Kaufmann against the cage.
Ochoa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ochoa pulls guard.
Ochoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa wants to improve his position but instead Kaufmann has moved into half guard.
Kaufmann is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Well, if Kaufmann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ochoa tries to kick Kaufmann off but Kaufmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ochoa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaufmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Ochoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ochoa is positioning himself well to prevent Kaufmann advancing to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ochoa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kaufmann has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Ochoa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Kaufmann.
Ochoa goes for a double leg but Kaufmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaufmann continues to drive forward.
Kaufmann swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
As Kaufmann backs off Ochoa throws a huge counter combo but Kaufmann manages to avoid it all.
Ochoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaufmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaufmann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ochoa controls his leg.
Kaufmann trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ochoa is looking for a sweep. Kaufmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aaron Kaufmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kaufmann with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann wants to control the pace but Ochoa is squirming around nicely.
Kaufmann landing shots from mount.
Kaufmann trying to control but Ochoa is having none of it.
Ochoa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaufmann throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kaufmann throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ochoa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kaufmann is thwarting Ochoa's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kaufmann works his way into full mount!
Ochoa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ochoa lands a couple of elbows.
Kaufmann trying to keep a closed guard but Ochoa is proving a slippery customer.
Kaufmann wants to sweep here but Ochoa controlling him for the moment.
Kaufmann is working hard here to advance position.
Ochoa throws a strike but Kaufmann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaufmann being controlled here momentarily.
Ochoa looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ochoa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaufmann trying to control but Ochoa is working from the bottom.
Kaufmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Kaufmann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Ochoa throws a leg kick but Kaufmann moved away.
Ochoa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kaufmann's guard.
Kaufmann keeping moving, preventing Ochoa from controlling successfully.
Ochoa looking to sit in guard and control but Kaufmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaufmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ochoa has control of Kaufmann's left arm, preventing Kaufmann from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ochoa is looking for a sweep.
Kaufmann tries to stand but Ochoa is controlling his head.
Kaufmann trying to control the action but Ochoa is working from the bottom.
Ochoa looking for a sweep but Kaufmann has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kaufmann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kaufmann thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ochoa has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Ochoa is really stuck here.
Ochoa avoids the strikes from Kaufmann.
Kaufmann working for a choke but Ochoa is defending well.
Kaufmann is hanging on to Ochoa's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Ochoa right now.
Kaufmann is not going to allow Ochoa to sit and survive in this position.
Ochoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaufmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ochoa breaks Kaufmann's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ochoa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ochoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaufmann is trying to keep Ochoa in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ochoa wants to stand but Kaufmann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ochoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ochoa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ochoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Kaufmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaufmann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Kaufmann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Bedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Jelinek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Bedorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dawid Jelinek!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedorf misses with a double jab.
Bedorf connects with a jab.
Jelinek leaves Bedorf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bedorf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jelinek unleashes a big counter combination but Bedorf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bedorf throws a sloppy head kick and Jelinek moves out of range easily.
Jelinek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karol Bedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bedorf throws a head kick that misses
and Jelinek counters with a left and a right that stings Bedorf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedorf gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Jelinek counter with a right hand.
Bedorf throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jelinek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bedorf thinking.
Bedorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedorf fails to land with a series of punches.
Jelinek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bedorf swinging wildly here.
A combination from Bedorf does no damage.
Jelinek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jelinek shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jelinek dodges the punch combination from Bedorf.
Jelinek is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bedorf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jelinek is looking for the big counter here.
Bedorf throws a push kick but Jelinek slaps the foot to one side.
Jelinek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bedorf throws a lazy head kick
and Jelinek counters with a straight right hand.
Bedorf throws a head kick that misses
and Jelinek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bedorf is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Bedorf misses.
Bedorf with a poor takedown
and Jelinek counters with a three punch combo that has Bedorf backing up. Bedorf nods at Jelinek to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Bedorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bedorf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jelinek counters with a right hand to the body.
Bedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jelinek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bedorf dives in for a single leg takedown but Jelinek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bedorf misses with a combination
and Jelinek counters with a series of strikes. Bedorf will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Bedorf.
Bedorf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jelinek counters with a nice uppercut.
Jelinek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bedorf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jelinek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bedorf misses with a combination
and Jelinek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedorf thows a leg kick but Jelinek checks it
and Jelinek counters with a two punch combo.
Bedorf is rocked!
Bedorf throws an off balance right hand
and Jelinek counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Bedorf badly! Jelinek follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Bedorf out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Jelinek finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dawid Jelinek!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kucharski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Grande comes into a darkened arena with his song building. What are you waiting FOR! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
144 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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30
143 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Good elbows
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Kucharski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale La Grande!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Grande tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kucharski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Grande somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Grande fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
La Grande misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale La Grande.
La Grande shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kucharski pinned against the cage. Kucharski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande fails with a takedown attempt.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
La Grande gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Grande doesn't succeed with the takedown
and La Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La Grande misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
La Grande gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Grande closes the distance and clinches up with Kucharski, looking for a takedown. La Grande pushes Kucharski against the cage but Kucharski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
La Grande misses with a takedown
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La Grande.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
No luck for La Grande with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.
La Grande misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Grande fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Grande shoots and misses
and La Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La Grande.
La Grande misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
La Grande shoots and misses
and La Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La Grande tries for a takedown but Kucharski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
La Grande looks for a takedown but Kucharski sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Grande dives in and grabs Kucharski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kucharski pushes down on La Grande's head and hops out.
La Grande with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
La Grande tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Grande fails with the takedown.
La Grande misses with a takedown
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande misses with a takedown
and La Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
La Grande gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
La Grande looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kucharski is fending him off so far but La Grande persists. Nope, Kucharski circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Grande shoots and misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale La Grande.
La Grande misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Grande doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
La Grande is rocked!
La Grande with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a huge right that knocks La Grande out cold! Kucharski is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michal Kucharski!
A less than humble Michal Kucharski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Dale La Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Life's a BITCH!!!I mean a Beach...ohh and I will be back for the Title!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Szalony Adi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man In Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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21
190 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Szalony Adi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Man In Black!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by In Black misses
and Adi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Adi there.
In Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Adi is working for a submission of some sort.
Adi works his way into side control.
In Black is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Adi wants to lay and pray for a moment but In Black keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
In Black takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Black is not content to let Adi control the position.
The ground and pound from Adi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Adi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. In Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adi tries for a kimura but In Black is defending well.
In Black is looking to regain half guard here but Adi keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Adi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but In Black is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adi swings around for an armbar but In Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
In Black has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adi is proving hard to escape from.
Adi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adi looking for a sweep. Not yet Adi, not yet.
Adi is looking for a triangle but In Black pushes his legs off easily.
In Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
In Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
In Black trying to control but Adi is working from the bottom.
Adi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In Black wants to pass the guard but Adi is keeping the position.
Adi is controlling In Black's posture.
Adi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adi wants to hit a switch here but In Black passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adi there!
Adi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
In Black with good strikes from the mount here!
Adi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
In Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adi keeps working.
Adi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szalony Adi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
In Black closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adi quickly recovers to half guard.
Adi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of In Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take In Black's back!
Adi looking for the choke from the back.
Adi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
In Black is really stuck here.
Adi working for a choke but In Black is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Black is really stuck here.
Adi somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Adi is landing with strikes. In Black can't take much more of this.
Szalony Adi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Adi struggling to land strikes to the head as In Black covers up.
Adi tightening his grip on In Black, looking for the choke.
In Black is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adi is landing with strikes. In Black can't take much more of this.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Adi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Adi looking for the choke from the back.
In Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BOOM! Adi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
In Black tries to hold on but Adi postures up.
Adi unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… In Black turns into him and now he's in Adi's guard.
In Black looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Black wants to control from the top but Adi keeps moving.
Adi looking for a guillotine here but In Black defends easily.
Adi wants to sweep here but In Black controlling him for the moment.
In Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but In Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adi is looking for a triangle but In Black pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. In Black defends it easily.
Adi keeping moving, preventing In Black from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
In Black forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szalony Adi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Adi gets the takedown into side control.
Adi lands a decent elbow from side control.
In Black managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Adi.
In Black wants to get back to his feet.
Adi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adi tries for a kimura but In Black is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on In Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Adi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adi trying to hold on to In Black's head to control him but In Black postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
In Black wants to take a breather but Adi is having none of it.
Adi gets full guard.
Adi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. In Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Adi is looking to work some ground and pound but In Black has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adi working some strikes from top position.
In Black wants to sweep here but Adi controlling him for the moment.
Adi trying to control but In Black is working from the bottom.
In Black is looking to stand up but Adi isn't so interested in that idea.
In Black pulls Adi in to control the position.
Adi wants to pass the guard but In Black is keeping the position.
In Black wants to get back to his feet but Adi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adi tries to free his leg and advance position but In Black is retaining full guard.
Adi won't allow In Black to sweep him here.
Adi throws a strike but In Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adi is on top in guard.
Adi is looking to work some ground and pound but In Black has wrist control.
Adi is working In Black over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adi throws a strike but In Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In Black preventing the sweep.
Adi working a defensive guard here.
Adi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In Black postures up.
Adi looking to hit a scissor sweep but In Black is one step ahead there.
In Black being controlled here momentarily.
Man In Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Szalony Adi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adi 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Szalony Adi!
A relieved looking Szalony Adi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
194 lbs
18 - 17 - 1 |
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25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Uruk Owraa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin looks to land a combination. Owraa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Uruk Owraa has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Owraa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Owraa misses with a body shot.
Owraa swinging wildly here.
Owraa tries to bum rush McLovin with a series of wild strikes but McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLovin tries to close the distance and clinch but Owraa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Owraa.
McLovin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owraa misses with a body shot.
McLovin throws a right hand that Owraa ducks under and follows up with a left that Owraa also avoids with ease.
Owraa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owraa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLovin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLovin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Owraa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owraa circles away quickly and effectively.
McLovin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McLovin tries to clinch but Owraa is having none of it.
McLovin misses with a two punch combination.
McLovin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Owraa momentarily.
McLovin misses with a body kick.
Owraa keeps the fight on the outside.
McLovin throws a wild body kick that Owraa sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin throws a nice looking combination but Owraa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owraa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McLovin to the mat! McLovin manages to get full guard.
McLovin has momentary wrist control but Owraa slips an elbow through the middle.
Owraa drops back looking for a leg! McLovin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McLovin manages to kick Owraa off! Owraa jumps back into McLovin's guard.
Owraa 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.
Owraa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McLovin's guard.
Owraa seems to be looking for submissions.
Owraa blocks the strikes from McLovin.
Owraa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McLovin sees it coming and defends easily.
Owraa is working for a kimura but McLovin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owraa is working for a kimura but McLovin is defending it quite comfortably.
McLovin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Owraa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McLovin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Owraa has cracked it and McLovin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Owraa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uruk Owraa!
An out of breath Uruk Owraa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkadio Moralez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opel Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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27
265 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arkadio Moralez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Opel Astra!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moralez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Astra.
Astra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from Moralez as Astra shoots in.
Astra tries to clinch up but Moralez circles away and keeps his distance.
Astra shoots in and drives through. Moralez sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moralez is defended easily by Astra.
Moralez shoots in looking for a takedown but Astra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moralez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Astra moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Astra throws a sloppy head kick and Moralez moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra misses with a head kick.
Moralez takes the fight into the clinch.
Astra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moralez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Astra looking for a sweep. Not yet Astra, not yet.
Moralez stops Astra from standing up.
Moralez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moralez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moralez stops Astra from standing up.
Moralez content to stall in guard here.
Moralez with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra wants to get back to his feet but Moralez passes into half guard.
Astra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Astra taking some punishment here, with Moralez in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moralez pulls his head out easily.
Astra tries to get to full guard but Moralez has control of the leg.
Astra is looking to control Moralez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Astra avoid being mounted?
Moralez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Moralez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moralez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Astra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Astra trying to control here.
Moralez prevents Astra from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Moralez wants to pass to mount but Astra is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moralez has closed the distance and engaged Astra in a clinch.
Astra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Astra is looking to clinch but Moralez is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moralez is defended easily by Astra.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadio Moralez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moralez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Astra.
Astra moves into the clinch.
Astra is trying to stall.
Moralez tries to pull guard but Astra won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moralez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astra's elbow.
Moralez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Astra after a bit of a struggle.
Astra is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moralez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Astra to the mat. Astra regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadio Moralez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moralez stuffs the takedown.
Moralez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Astra can do to turn this around?
Astra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moralez as he jumps to the side.
Astra tries to clinch up.
Moralez throws a big counter combination but Astra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moralez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Astra tries to counter with a clinch but Moralez shakes him off and moves away.
Astra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arkadio Moralez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opel Astra.
A head kick misses from Astra.
Moralez circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Astra with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Astra misses
and Moralez counters with a single leg into guard. Astra didn't expect that.
Moralez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra is looking to stand back up but Moralez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Astra.
Astra taking some punishment here, with Moralez in his half guard.
Moralez wants to stand but Astra has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Astra trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moralez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moralez wants to pass the guard but Astra is defending well.
Moralez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moralez stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Moralez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Astra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moralez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moralez trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moralez lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astra is trying to get back to full guard.
Moralez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moralez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moralez slips a nice elbow through Astra's hands, connecting with Astra's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadio Moralez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Moralez has a takedown stuffed.
Astra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moralez is looking for a counter combo.
Moralez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Astra.
Astra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moralez circles away.
Opel Astra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moralez darts in looking for a takedown but Astra gets double underhooks and turns Moralez into the cage.
Moralez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Astra's half guard.
Moralez is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moralez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moralez in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moralez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moralez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Astra trying to control the position.
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.
Moralez wants to pass the guard but Astra is keeping the position.
Astra has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moralez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown. Moralez tries to sprawl out of it but Astra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moralez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Astra tries to get set, Moralez tries to push him back and clinch up but Astra manages to avoid the attempt.
Arkadio Moralez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opel Astra.
Astra throws a body shot but no joy.
Moralez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moralez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moralez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moralez tries to stand but Astra is controlling his head.
Astra wants to get back to his feet.
Arkadio Moralez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Astra struggling a bit here.
Astra is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Astra is not content to let Moralez control the position.
Moralez controls the position from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arkadio Moralez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Astra lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arkadio Moralez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moralez, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadio Moralez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Sansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokoro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boomtastic. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Sansing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sansing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokoro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sansing is trying to defend but Tokoro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sansing controlling the position well.
Tokoro wants to take a breather but Sansing is having none of it.
Tokoro wants to pass the guard but Sansing is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro is looking for a kimura here.
Sansing is looking to control Tokoro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sansing avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro is trying to work for a kimura but Sansing is defending well.
Tokoro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sansing sees it coming and defends easily.
Tokoro seems to be looking for submissions.
Tokoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sansing keeps working.
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.
Tokoro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sansing is just riding it out for now. Tokoro eventually gives up the hold.
Tokoro is looking for a kimura here.
Tokoro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sansing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tokoro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sansing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tokoro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tokoro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sansing reverses the position - he's now on top in Tokoro's guard.
Tokoro wants to sweep here but Sansing controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sansing seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tokoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokoro, not yet.
Sansing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tokoro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sansing defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokoro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sansing escapes and throws Tokoro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sansing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Sansing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tokoro's half guard.
Sansing works his way into full mount!
Tokoro is controlling an arm, preventing Sansing from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tokoro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sansing is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Sansing stalling away here and it's allowed Tokoro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sansing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tokoro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sansing's guard.
Tokoro is fighting to break Sansing's control of his arms but Sansing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tokoro looking to sit in guard and control but Sansing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro has control of Sansing's left arm, preventing Sansing from doing any damage.
Tokoro is trying to control the position but Sansing postures up.
Tokoro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sansing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tokoro wants to sweep here but Sansing controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sansing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sansing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokoro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tokoro wants to hit a switch here but Sansing passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tokoro there!
Sansing prevents Tokoro from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tokoro is squirming around, avoiding Sansing's attempts to control the action.
Tokoro is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokoro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Sansing dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sansing gets the takedown into side control.
Tokoro is looking for a sweep.
Tokoro stops Sansing from passing to mount.
Sansing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokoro can do to turn this around?
Tokoro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sansing stalling.
Tokoro tries to roll over but Sansing keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro wants to get back to full guard but Sansing has mounted him!
Alan Sansing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tokoro wants to control but Sansing is having none of it.
Sansing tries to control but Tokoro wriggling away.
Tokoro wants to control but Sansing is having none of it.
Tokoro is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sansing takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sansing avoids the attempt from Tokoro to control.
Sansing controlling from mount.
Tokoro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro trying to control the action but Sansing just sinks the hooks in.
Tokoro wants to escape the position.
Sansing doesn't have the hooks in and Tokoro manages to turn into his guard.
Tokoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sansing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sansing looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sansing looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sansing!
Tokoro is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Sansing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sansing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Sansing!
In his post fight interview, Alan Sansing started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbe Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogg has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
14 - 4 - 1 |
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265 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbe Faria!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogg has closed the distance and engaged Faria in a clinch.
Hogg pushes off an throws an elbow but Faria leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogg blocks it with crossed arms.
Faria gets through Hogg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hogg is breathing heavily.
Hogg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faria's elbow.
Faria tries to land knees in the clinch but Hogg avoids the damage to the body.
Faria lands a left hand.
Faria lands a nice knee to the body.
Faria tries to land a knee to the head but Hogg blocks with his arms.
Faria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faria.
Faria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
Faria drops Hogg onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hogg is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hogg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria working Hogg over with knees to the body.
Oh Hogg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hogg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faria dips a shoulder and cracks Hogg with a mighty uppercut! Hogg falls back against the cage and Faria unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hogg is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Faria screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abbe Faria!
Abbe Faria is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Abbe Faria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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29
145 lbs
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138 lbs
41 - 24 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mister Average!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimble Cho!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Cho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kimble Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Average misses.
Cho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Average's head.
A shot to the liver by Cho. Beautiful body shot.
Average moves out of range of the body kick.
Average looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Average just misses with a punch to the body.
Cho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Average takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Average throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Average on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Average finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Average misses with a low kick as Cho jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Average fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cho just manages to avoid it.
Average is looking to score with low kicks.
Average finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Average throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cho throws a head kick that half lands.
Average throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cho checks a leg kick.
Average takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Cho as he checks the leg kick.
Average connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cho. Cho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Average tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cho swivels and escapes.
Average backing away here, and Cho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cho throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Average throws a right hand that misses
and Cho counters with a three punch combo that has Average backing up. Average nods at Cho to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average throws a wild body kick that Cho sees coming a mile off.
Cho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Average.
Average lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Cho scores with a four punch combination!
Average takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Average is looking to land body kicks.
Average takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Cho.
A punch lands to the side of Average 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooh!!! Cho has knocked Average down with a huge combo! Cho steps away and waves a wobbly Average back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Average is rocked!
It looks like Mister Average has been cut.
Kimble Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho cracks Average with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Average tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cho pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Average is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimble Cho!
Kimble Cho is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Kimble Cho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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