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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yahweh Falwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Falwell's choice of entrance music: Don't Stop Believing. Yahweh Falwell looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 76 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yahweh Falwell!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a powerful right kick. Falwell tried to block low but the kick was high! Falwell was taken right off of his feet! Harris jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raven Harris!
The defeated Yahweh Falwell had this to say: 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I rolled more instead of praying, I might have learned to defend submissions. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Kasongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Numb. The key to victory for Grisha Kamenov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grisha Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasongos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamenov lands with an overhand left.
Kamenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamenov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kamenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kasongo misses.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grisha Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kasongo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kamenov - the referee stops the clock and Kasongo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kamenov. Kasongo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Kamenov finds it's target.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Kasongo avoids it well.
Kasongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasongo throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasongo throws out the jab.
Kamenov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenov throws a counter high kick but Kasongo was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo misses with a body shot
and Kamenov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasongo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamenov pinned against the cage. Kamenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasongo avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Kamenov misses its intended target.
Kasongo misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely.
Kamenov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasongo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamenov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Kasongo seems content to control.
Kamenov looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasongo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Kasongo seems content to control.
Kamenov wants to get back to full guard.
Kasongo stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kasongo throws an elbow that misses. Kamenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasongo's guard. Nice move by Kamenov!
Kamenov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
Kamenov tries to stand but Kasongo is controlling from the bottom.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenov is really struggling to control Kasongo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kamenov has gone for a leg lock! Kasongo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kamenov's guard.
Kamenov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasongo connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grisha Kamenov 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.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kasongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Kamenov's head coaches at Crucible that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamenov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grisha Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamenov lands a two punch combo.
Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasongo.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws an overhand right that lands on Kasongo's shoulder, as Kasongo tries to avoid the shot.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamenov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kasongo slips a jab from Kamenov.
Kasongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Kamenov counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasongo blocks it.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo scores with a jab. Kamenov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kamenov slips under a jab from Kasongo.
Kamenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamenov.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasongo with the counter takedown but Kamenov avoids it easily.
Kasongo takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasongo avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kasongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenov is just out of range.
Kasongo swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kamenov throws a nice head kick!
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenov throws a counter high kick but Kasongo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kamenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasongo can do to turn this around?
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Kasongo throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo throws a body punch but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kasongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamenov rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov looks to land a left hand but Kasongo moved out of range nicely.
Kasongo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kasongo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kamenov defends it well.
Kamenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kasongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamenov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Kamenov lands but Kasongo takes it in his stride.
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kasongo missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Kamenov lands with a kick to the temple. Kasongo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Kamenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grisha Kamenov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kasongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenov moves away.
Kamenov misses with a two punch combination.
Kasongo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kasongo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamenov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kamenov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kamenov throws a push kick but Kasongo slaps the foot to one side.
Kasongo connects with a body shot.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasongo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasongo misses the shot to the body.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov misses with a right hand
so Kasongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kasongo trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
Kasongo 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.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Kamenov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo stands up over Kamenov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kamenov looking to control.
Kamenov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kasongo looking to pass the guard.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Kasongo from controlling successfully.
Kasongo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kasongo wants to pass the guard but Kamenov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov working for a triangle but Kasongo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamenov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasongo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamenov has his foot on Kasongo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasongo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kasongo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kamenov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kasongo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasongo throwing strikes but missing.
Kasongo trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kasongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kasongo has escaped and now he's on top!
Kamenov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luis Kasongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Grisha Kamenov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamenov, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grisha Kamenov!
A relieved looking Grisha Kamenov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Radeon Lafleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanagan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Wizard . Radeon Lafleur had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Walter Flanagan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Radeon Lafleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafleur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flanagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lafleur somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Flanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flanagan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flanagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lafleur with a body shot.
Lafleur fails with a takedown attempt.
Lafleur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flanagan pinned against the cage. Flanagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flanagan throws out a counter right but Lafleur avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radeon Lafleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Lafleur.
Lafleur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flanagan enables Lafleur to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flanagan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flanagan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lafleur is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Flanagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lafleur.
Flanagan throws a counter combo.
Flanagan slips a jab and a cross from Lafleur.
Flanagan is looking for the big counter here.
Lafleur shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flanagan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lafleur is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafleur misses with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flanagan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lafleur in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lafleur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flanagan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lafleur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flanagan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lafleur misses with the ground and pound.
Lafleur postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur misses with the ground and pound.
Flanagan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lafleur.
Lafleur throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lafleur in side control lands a decent elbow.
Flanagan parries the strikes from Lafleur easily there. Lafleur is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Flanagan to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flanagan is trying to control Lafleur's posture but Lafleur avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafleur throws a strike aimed at the side of Flanagan's head but Flanagan avoids it well.
Lafleur in side control, throwing shots but Flanagan defends.
Lafleur tries to move to mount but Flanagan blocks the move with his legs.
Lafleur throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lafleur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flanagan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan wants to control but Lafleur postures up.
Lafleur working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
What's Flanagan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Flanagan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lafleur throws an elbow but Flanagan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Flanagan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lafleur misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Flanagan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lafleur.
Flanagan is looking to regain half guard here but Lafleur keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flanagan dodges the ground and pound from Lafleur.
Lafleur postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lafleur fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lafleur in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lafleur 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.
Flanagan is trying to get back to half guard.
Lafleur postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lafleur throws an elbow but Flanagan slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radeon Lafleur 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.
Lafleur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lafleur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flanagan defends it nicely.
Lafleur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flanagan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radeon Lafleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Lafleur misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafleur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lafleur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flanagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flanagan! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan lands the left hand.
Flanagan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lafleur's guard.
Lafleur is rocked!
Flanagan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Lafleur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flanagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flanagan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lafleur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flanagan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flanagan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lafleur keeping moving, preventing Flanagan from controlling successfully.
Lafleur seems to have got his legs back now.
Lafleur has his foot on Flanagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flanagan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flanagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lafleur's head.
Flanagan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flanagan works over Lafleur with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lafleur is on top in guard.
Flanagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lafleur is one step ahead there.
Lafleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lafleur postures up and lands a big shot to Flanagan's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flanagan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lafleur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lafleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lafleur with a nice head shot there.
Lafleur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flanagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lafleur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lafleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lafleur is looking to work some ground and pound but Flanagan has wrist control.
Flanagan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafleur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lafleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. 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.
Flanagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Lafleur. Lafleur gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been informed that Flanagan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Flanagan has closed the distance and engaged Lafleur in a clinch.
A short right from Flanagan.
Flanagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafleur throws a right hand that Flanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Flanagan also avoids with ease.
Flanagan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Flanagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flanagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flanagan scores with a jab.
Flanagan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flanagan wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Flanagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lafleur shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Flanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lafleur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flanagan counters with a left and a right that stings Lafleur.
Flanagan sends Lafleur crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Flanagan is motioning to the referee to let Lafleur up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafleur goes for a double leg but Flanagan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flanagan continues to drive forward.
Flanagan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lafleur keeps the fight on the outside.
Lafleur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radeon Lafleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lafleur falls backwards - clearly groggy! Flanagan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Flanagan!
Walter Flanagan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leon Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Astalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber comes to the cage accompanied by Hamburg Anthem. Astalo has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff 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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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Astalo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weber.
We've been informed that Astalo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Weber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astalo.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astalo lands with a shot to the body.
Astalo lands a slapping body shot.
Weber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
Astalo scores with a push kick.
Weber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Astalo counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo is looking to slow Weber down with leg kicks.
Weber 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.
Astalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Weber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weber dives in for a single leg takedown but Astalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Astalo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weber's sensitive parts.
Weber throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Astalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Astalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weber.
Astalo cracks the inside of Weber's front leg.
Astalo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weber if he has to take too many more of those.
Weber throws a shot from downtown. Astalo moves away and avoids it.
Weber looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
Weber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weber takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astalo.
Astalo thumps Weber with a low kick.
Weber throws a right hand that Astalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Astalo also avoids with ease.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weber. That did some damage!
Weber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weber doesn't seem bothered though.
Astalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rami Astalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Astalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Astalo tenderised Weber's leg. Weber is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Astalo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weber rather than just go for the knockout.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Weber. Those never looked like landing.
Weber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Astalo - just one landing.
Astalo connects with a single shot there.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weber's sensitive parts.
Astalo checks the leg kick.
Astalo tries to sprawl but Weber drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weber prevents Astalo from improving his position.
Astalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astalo is looking for a sweep. Weber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Astalo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Weber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Astalo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weber.
Weber is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Astalo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Buddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buddington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Night gown - Pillow fight!. Jalkalukko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
198 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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200 lbs
33 - 41 - 1 |
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World class MT
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Buddington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Jalkalukko throws a body kick that misses.
Jalkalukko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Buddington.
Buddington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jalkalukko lands a leg kick that knocks Buddington off balance momentarily.
Buddington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jalkalukko.
Buddington takes the fight into the clinch.
Buddington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buddington has Jalkalukko pressed against the cage, preventing Jalkalukko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buddington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jalkalukko throws a chopping leg kick but Buddington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jalkalukko walks into a stiff left hand from Buddington.
Buddington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Buddington's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jalkalukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Buddington moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jalkalukko.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddington.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddington.
Oliver Buddington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buddington connects with a knee to the head.
Jalkalukko is rocked!
A short right from Buddington on the inside.
Jalkalukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Buddington finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buddington obliges.
Buddington has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Jalkalukko - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Buddington, and another! Jalkalukko is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Oliver Buddington!
Our winner, Oliver Buddington, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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31
194 lbs
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42
186 lbs
30 - 25 - 1 |
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 25 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Rusted counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soderberg loads up on a big right hand but Rusted slips the punch.
Soderberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rusted.
Soderberg lands with a hook. Rusted tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soderberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rusted sprawls well initially but Soderberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rusted looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rusted trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soderberg lands a nice short elbow.
Soderberg is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Rusted is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg working over Rusted with some ground and pound. Rusted looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Soderberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Rusted is working away.
Rusted tries to kick Soderberg off but Soderberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Soderberg there.
Soderberg prevents Rusted from improving his position.
Soderberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soderberg throwing shots but Rusted is blocking nicely.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Rusted is having none of it.
Soderberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rusted looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soderberg is taking a breather. Rusted 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.
Rusted controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Soderberg.
Rusted working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soderberg.
Rusted lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rusted passes into half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Rusted tries to stand but can't do so whilst Soderberg controls his leg.
Soderberg moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg has his feet on Rusted's thighs here. He's pushed Rusted off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rusted screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rufus Soderberg!
As Rufus Soderberg got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: ...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juntti Jallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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32
241 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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287 lbs
23 - 20 - 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juntti Jallu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jallu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Juntti Jallu has been cut.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed lands a big head kick that sends Jallu tumbling to the mat! Speed takes a step backwards and waves Jallu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Speed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Speed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jallu.
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!
Speed sends Jallu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Speed is motioning to the referee to let Jallu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jallu is rocked!
Jallu scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Jallu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jallu catches Speed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jallu misses with a few strikes there.
Speed unleashes a big counter combination but Jallu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jallu seems to have got his legs back now.
Jallu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jallu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jallu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Speed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jallu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speed scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Speed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Speed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the head but Speed blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Jallu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Speed to work.
Jallu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jallu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jallu is working Speed over against the cage.
Speed looks winded!
Jallu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Jallu landing knees to the head.
A short right from Jallu.
Jallu looking to throw knees to the head but Speed is blocking nicely.
Jallu with a knee to the head.
Speed is rocked!
Jallu pushes Speed against the cage. Jallu is working some dirty boxing. Jallu pushes off with a quick right hook! Speed goes down! Speed tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jallu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juntti Jallu!
Juntti Jallu retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, Juntti Jallu stared into the camera and said 'HAHA... he and his manager suck ass LOL! Go play packman retard and leave games those need some intelligence to those who have brains LULZ!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
139 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
137 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilberto Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Snow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Snow avoids the head kick by Silva.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snow lands with a nice body punch.
Silva throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Snow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Snow checks it.
Silva is looking to chop away at Snow's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snow 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.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snow swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Snow quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Snow.
Snow is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snow tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Snow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snow, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Snow taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow gets back to half guard.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Silva 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.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gilberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snow if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice takedown defense from Snow. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Snow throws a big counter head kick but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Snow had a free shot at his head there.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Snow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control. Snow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Snow defends it.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Snow looking for submissions off his back.
That's four 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.
Snow has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Silva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Silva!
Snow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva cracks Snow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gilberto Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow checks a low kick from Silva.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Snow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Snow avoids the body shot from Silva.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a series of punches but Snow avoids them all with ease.
Snow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Snow shrugs it off though.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Snow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Snow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snow moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Snow lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Snow counters with a left to the body.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Snow finds it's target.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snow is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jon Snow just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Snow. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Snow moves out of range easily.
Snow connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snow's knee momentarily.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a kick to the body
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Snow.
Jon Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Snow throws a big counter head kick but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Snow scores with a nice strike.
Snow blocks a head kick by Silva.
Snow throws a fast counter high kick but Silva manages to duck under it in time.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Snow has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Snow raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Snow.
Snow lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Snow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Snow gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Snow is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Snow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Snow defends easily.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Silva is working an open guard so Snow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Snow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Snow avoided it.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Snow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Snow's guard.
Snow has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snow is keeping the position for now.
Snow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.
Gilberto Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Snow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
Snow is trying to improve his position.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snow tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the position.
Snow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Snow is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilberto Silva!
Gilberto Silva retains his bantamweight title!
Gilberto Silva 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iikka Runnisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runnisto comes to the cage accompanied by Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Runnisto scores with a hook.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
Runnisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ragnarsson has time to react.
Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Runnisto.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ragnarsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Runnisto's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Runnisto blocks an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto wants to break free but Ragnarsson has control.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooh!!! Runnisto has knocked Ragnarsson down with a huge combo! Runnisto steps away and waves a wobbly Ragnarsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Halfdan Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Runnisto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runnisto blocks an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Runnisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Runnisto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Runnisto digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarsson looks to clinch
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch but Runnisto is avoiding it.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Runnisto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnarsson rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Runnisto 's eye.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
Runnisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runnisto takes a shot to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Runnisto is defending well for now.
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Runnisto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Runnisto avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
A nice left hand lands by Runnisto.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Runnisto as the two fighters clinch.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow that misses.
Runnisto is leaning against Ragnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Runnisto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Runnisto blocks it with crossed arms.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runnisto lands with a hook. Ragnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch but Runnisto slips to the side
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Runnisto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Runnisto. Beautiful body shot.
Ragnarsson clinches.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
Runnisto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnarsson looks winded!
Runnisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Runnisto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Runnisto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runnisto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Ragnarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnarsson clinches up with Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
That's time! Runnisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ragnarsson takes one on the button.
Runnisto jabs Ragnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a hook. Ragnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid body kick from Runnisto.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runnisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Runnisto avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Runnisto counters with a right hand to the body.
Runnisto throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off.
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!
Runnisto throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runnisto scores with a one two! Ragnarsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Runnisto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Ragnarsson closes the distance but Runnisto moves to the side
and Runnisto counters with a big right hand! Oh Ragnarsson is in trouble here! Runnisto follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto retains his light heavyweight title!
Iikka Runnisto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amr Al As (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amr Al As!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield throws a head kick but Al As moves out of range.
Stanfield blocks a head kick by Al As.
Stanfield wants to clinch.
Al As shapes to counter with a head kick.
Al As takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al As lands with a straight right. Stanfield didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield looks to land a right hand but Al As moved out of range.
Stanfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Al As's head.
Stanfield gets a clinch.
Al As's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al As's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Al As pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al As throws a hook to the side of Stanfield's head but Stanfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanfield lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.
Stanfield wants to clinch up but Al As keeps it at a distance.
Al As staying out of range there.
Al As lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al As moves away from the strike by Stanfield.
Stanfield moves into the clinch.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Al As uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al As escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Al As dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Al As looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al As slips a jab and a cross from Stanfield.
Al As swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al As avoids the head kick by Stanfield.
Al As lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stanfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al As on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield with a hook.
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanfield.
Al As is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stanfield misses with a straight left.
Al As blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAl As.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Al As avoids them all with ease.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al As throws a big counter head kick but Stanfield avoids it with no problem.
Stanfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al As in his tracks.
Stanfield thumps Al As with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a right hand
and Al As counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stanfield thinking.
Al As blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Al As looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al As misses with a looping left.
Stanfield blocks a jab.
It looked like Stanfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stanfield throws an off balance right hand
and Al As counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stanfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al As misses with a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al As avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al As uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that Al As avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Al As on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanfield misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield tries to land a front kick but Al As steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al As ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al As closes the distance and pushes Stanfield back into the cage.
Stanfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al As swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al As blocks an uppercut.
Stanfield cracks Al As with a nice body shot.
Stanfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al As prevents a body shot from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield blocks an uppercut.
Stanfield pushes Al As back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Al As blocking some punches.
Al As throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Al As is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stanfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al As.
Stanfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al As.
Stanfield went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Al As takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Al As.
Al As ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Al As was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al As circles away quickly and effectively.
Al As ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Al As is predictable there
and Stanfield counters with a left and a right that stings Al As.
An inside leg kick lands from Al As.
Al As keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield closes the distance and pushes Al As back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al As working hard to break the clinch.
Al As swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanfield pushes Al As back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al As's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al As.
An inside leg kick from Stanfield misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al As! But no joy.
Stanfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Al As blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Al As fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Al As ducks under and follows up with a left that Al As also avoids with ease.
Stanfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stanfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Al As counters with a thumping low kick.
Marlo Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses the jab.
Stanfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanfield throws a front kick aimed at Al As's knee but Al As avoids it well.
Stanfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Al As with a hook.
Stanfield with a nice cross.
Al As avoids the head kick by Stanfield.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a head kick!
Stanfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al As can do to turn this around?
Al As needs to keep his hands up - Stanfield had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al As slips under a jab.
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick
and Al As connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanfield takes one on the button.
Stanfield is rocked!
Al As drives through and clinches with Stanfield against the cage.
Oh Stanfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al As tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanfield working aggressively here.
Al As lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Al As working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al As throws a big uppercut that drops Stanfield! More strikes from Al As and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stanfield lies dazed against the cage as Al As celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amr Al As!
A very excited looking Amr Al As made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Marlo Stanfield was interviewed post fight and said 'He got me! Well done to Him,this is not the end for me, I'm gonna take some time, work on my skills the I'll be back! '.
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hype
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RATING
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