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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Puerto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juanito Puerto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo gets the takedown into side control.
Puerto sneaks out the side door and pushes Ronaldo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Puerto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ronaldo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Puerto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ronaldo avoiding Puerto 's attempts to control his hands.
Ronaldo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Puerto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Puerto for a finish.
Ronaldo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Puerto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puerto surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Ronaldo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Puerto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Puerto for a finish.
Ronaldo tightening his grip on Puerto, looking for the choke.
Even with his hooks in, Ronaldo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Puerto trying to control but not successfully.
Puerto covering up well and avoiding damage.
Puerto covering up well under a series of strikes from Ronaldo.
Puerto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ronaldo missing with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Puerto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ronaldo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Puerto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ronaldo is looking for the choke from the back position but Puerto is controlling his hands well.
Ronaldo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puerto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo working for a choke but Puerto is defending well.
Puerto covering up well under a series of strikes from Ronaldo.
Puerto fending off the submission attempt from Ronaldo.
Puerto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ronaldo is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Puerto won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ronaldo off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pele Ronaldo!
A very excited looking Pele Ronaldo 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ikuhisa Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willem Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kriel has chosen Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One as his entrance music. Ikuhisa Matsumoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikuhisa Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matsumoto takes a step back to recover.
Kriel scores with a kick to the body.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Kriel misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsumoto misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsumoto checks a leg kick.
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kriel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Kriel.
Matsumoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsumoto misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a right hand to the body.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsumoto lands with a hook. Kriel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsumoto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kriel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsumoto scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws an off balance right hand
and Kriel counters with a left and a right that stings Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a hook
and Kriel counters with a good low kick that Matsumoto was not able to check.
Kriel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsumoto throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel is looking for the big counter here.
Kriel darts in trying to clinch
and Matsumoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Kriel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Matsumoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsumoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Matsumoto scores with a four punch combination!
Matsumoto looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
Matsumoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Matsumoto checks it.
Matsumoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsumoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kriel digs a right hand into Matsumoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsumoto's gas tank.
Matsumoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto tries to work over Kriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel tries a body shot but Matsumoto blocks it.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Kriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsumoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kriel.
Matsumoto tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Matsumoto back against the cage.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsumoto misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel misses with a knee to the head.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Kriel.
Matsumoto breaks the clinch.
Matsumoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsumoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ikuhisa Matsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kriel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ikuhisa Matsumoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Ikuhisa Matsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsumoto moves out of range as Kriel throws a body kick.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Kriel.
Kriel scores with a jab. Matsumoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel takes a swing at Matsumoto's ribcage but misses.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matsumoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Kriel misses.
A little feinted left hand from Matsumoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kriel can pounce on him.
Matsumoto throws an off balance right hand
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kriel throws a combination that misses
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsumoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsumoto misses with a double jab
and Kriel counters with a low kick, right behind Matsumoto 's knee.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsumoto misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Matsumoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto swings widly with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsumoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kriel, right into the meat.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Kriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsumoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kriel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kriel throws out a leg kick but Matsumoto moves out of range and Kriel only half commits.
Kriel misses with a left hand
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto punishes Kriel's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsumoto connects with a body shot that sends Kriel's belly button to the back.
Kriel throws a head kick but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Jab from Matsumoto.
A combination from Matsumoto does no damage.
Matsumoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Matsumoto sets himself, and Kriel steps forward looking for the clinch! Matsumoto avoids it this time.
Matsumoto lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsumoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Matsumoto missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Matsumoto misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Kriel.
Matsumoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsumoto blocks a head kick by Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ikuhisa Matsumoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kriel moves out of range as Matsumoto strikes.
Kriel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsumoto misses with a jab to the body
and Kriel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsumoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsumoto prevents a body shot from Kriel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsumoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kriel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsumoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kriel can turn it around.
Kriel cracks Matsumoto with a nice body shot.
Kriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsumoto backwards.
Matsumoto prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Matsumoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kriel keeps control of Matsumoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsumoto lands an elbow inside.
Matsumoto tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Matsumoto back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel tries a body shot but Matsumoto blocks it.
Nice body punch from Matsumoto - that landed with a thud.
Matsumoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kriel lands with a right to the head.
Kriel tries a body shot but Matsumoto blocks it.
Kriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsumoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsumoto controls his hands.
Kriel pushes Matsumoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kriel landing knees to the head.
Kriel lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsumoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kriel fails to land.
Willem Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel is stalling here.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel landing knees to the head.
Kriel looking to throw knees to the head but Matsumoto is blocking nicely.
Matsumoto lands a right hand.
Matsumoto avoiding damage as Kriel throws knees to the body.
Kriel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kriel trying to land knees to the body.
Kriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsumoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsumoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kriel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsumoto.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsumoto.
Nice body punch from Kriel - that landed with a thud.
Matsumoto misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Matsumoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kriel.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Matsumoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsumoto cracks Kriel with a nice body shot.
Kriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ikuhisa Matsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsumoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel wants to stall.
Kriel misses with some punches.
Matsumoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Matsumoto avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsumoto blocks an uppercut.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Matsumoto avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsumoto's elbow.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel lands a good knee to the midsection. Matsumoto won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Kriel scores with a shot to the side of Matsumoto's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willem Kriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsumoto 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikuhisa Matsumoto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Hovac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Hovac!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg slips a straight right by Hovac.
Goldberg rushes Hovac and presses him up against the cage.
Goldberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hovac's efforts to push away.
Hovac is trying to push Goldberg away but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goldberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hovac prevents it.
Goldberg tries to pull guard but Hovac holds him up against the cage and eventually Goldberg drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Hovac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovac pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg fails to pull guard.
Goldberg jumps guard and drags Hovac to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hovac gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hovac fails to land with a series of punches.
Hovac scores with the left hand. Goldberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Hovac works the jab nicely.
Hovac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hovac misses the shot to the body.
Hovac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovac. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Goldberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hovac.
Hovac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hovac lands a nice hook to Goldberg's body. Goldberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hovac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg wants to stand and escape but instead Hovac has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Goldberg working for submissions but it's allowed Hovac to get to half guard.
Goldberg tries to roll over but Hovac keeps him under control.
Goldberg 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.
Hovac decides to stand up.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses
and Hovac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hovac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hovac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Hovac misses.
A low kick from Goldberg is predictable there
enabling Hovac to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up with Hovac, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes Hovac against the cage but Hovac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Hovac. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hovac.
Goldberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Hovac.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hovac as he avoids it easily.
Hovac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hovac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hovac lands a slapping body shot.
Hovac sizes up Goldberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hovac throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hovac with a nice cross.
Goldberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hovac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goldberg scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goldberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Hovac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goldberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hovac looks to land a combination but Goldberg avoids it well.
Goldberg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hovac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hovac wants it to stay on the feet.
Samuel Hovac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldberg moves out of range as Hovac strikes.
Hovac connects with the punch.
Goldberg shoots in and drives through. Hovac sprawls well.
Goldberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hovac looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goldberg is trying to control. Hovac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovac is trying to control but can't.
Goldberg works his way into full mount!
Hovac tries to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hovac is trying to stand.
Goldberg throwing strikes here but Hovac is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hovac avoids a series of strikes thrown by Goldberg.
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Hovac is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goldberg trying to control but Hovac is having none of it.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovac is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Goldberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Hovac is squirming around, avoiding Goldberg's attempts to control the action.
Hovac looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Goldberg looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
What can Hovac do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hovac showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hovac punishes Goldberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldberg dives in and grabs Hovac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hovac pushes down on Goldberg's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hovac! But no joy.
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hovac sprawls well. Hovac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Hovac lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac misses with a body shot.
Hovac stalks Goldberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldberg's face. Goldberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Goldberg gets a clinch.
Hovac letting Goldberg take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovac stalling the fight.
Hovac gets underhooks to prevent Goldberg's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches.
Hovac is trying to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling him.
Hovac has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg controlling the action here for a moment.
Hovac is trying to force a seperation but Goldberg has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldbergs head.
A head punch on the inside from Hovac fails to land.
Goldberg looking for a takedown.
Hovac manages to break the clinch.
Hovac misses with a series of wild punches.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Hovac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hovac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg has managed to clinch.
Goldberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Goldberg.
Hovac cracks Goldberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hovac throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hovac misses.
Goldberg gets the takedown into side control.
Hovac sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hovac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hovac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hovac is just riding it out for now. Goldberg eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hovac.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but Hovac defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Hovac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hovac has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Hovac!
Samuel Hovac made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Offord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Offord has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Offord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offord throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Offord slips a straight right by Jackson.
Offord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson works Offord's body with a nice hook.
Offord connects with a solid leg kick.
Offord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Offord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Offord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Offord throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offord thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Offord lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Offord cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Offord manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Offord closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Offord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Offord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Offord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Offord's knee but Offord avoids it well.
Offord checks a leg kick.
Offord lands a slapping body shot.
Offord lands an overhand right.
Offord displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Fred Jackson has been cut.
Offord drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jackson right on the button. Jackson goes down! Offord follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Offord gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Offord!
In his post fight interview, Eric Offord 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taran Chula (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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155 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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chula's corner calls for a 1-2. Chula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Conner wants to clinch up but Chula keeps it at a distance.
Conner is looking to clinch.
Chula tries a quick counter leg kick but Conner is wise to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chula, right into the meat.
Chula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Conner defending well as Chula loads up on a big left hand.
Chula scoring well with a low kick there.
Conner ducks right into an uppercut from Chula.
Conner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner moves out of range of the body kick from Chula.
Chula swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Conner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conner throws a nice looking combination but Chula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chula feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner tries to land a front kick but Chula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Conner lands a nice shot to the body.
Conner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chula moves away.
Conner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chula.
Conner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula throws a leg kick but Conner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Conner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chula manages to circle out of the way.
Chula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Conner throws a nice looking combination but Chula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chula throws a head kick but Conner moves out of range.
Conner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conner misses with a hook. Chula ducked under it nicely.
Chula scores with a body shot.
Conner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chula misses with an uppercut
and Conner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chula misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Conner counters with a nice uppercut.
Chula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conner.
Conner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chula throws a body shot but no joy.
Conner checks a leg kick.
Conner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chula keeps the fight on the outside.
Chula thinks about the counter body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chula throws a body kick that misses
and Conner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conner lands with a nice combination. Chula backs away looking to recover.
Conner avoids the body shot from Chula.
Chula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chula connects with a body shot.
Chula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taran Chula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner throws a leg kick but Chula moved away.
Chula cracks Conner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conner slips under a jab.
Chula cracks Conner with an open hand slap.
Chula connects with an inside leg kick.
Conner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chula misses with a kick to the body.
Chula throws a jab but it's blocked by Conner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner tries to move into range but Chula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Conner fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Chula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Chula.
Conner lands an overhand right.
Chula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Conner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Conner clinches with his opponent.
Conner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conner.
Chula misses with a body punch.
Chula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chula misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conner prevents a body shot from Chula.
Conner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chula takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Conner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chula misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Conner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conner 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.
Chula is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Conner checks a leg kick.
A big left from Conner misses.
Nice defenses there by Conner.
Chula scores with a body shot.
Conner moves out of range as Chula strikes.
A quick step to the side and Conner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Conner misses with a low kick.
Conner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chula was well out of range. Poor timing from Conner.
Conner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chula manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taran Chula dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chula swats away the attempt to clinch by Conner.
Chula misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chula misses with a body kick.
Chula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Conner counter with a right hand.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Chula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conner doesn't seem bothered though.
Chula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chula swats away the attempt to clinch by Conner.
Conner misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chula! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula lets loose with a powerful body kick. Conner will feel that in the morning.
Conner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chula manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Chula releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chula punishes Conner's body with a nice straight punch.
Chula lands with a nice combination. Conner backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Chula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chula misses the shot to the body.
Chula staying out of range there.
Chula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conner cracks Chula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conner forces Chula back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chula.
Chula tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Chula controls his hands.
Conner takes a shot to the head.
Chula tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chula tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
Chula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chula struggles to land a body shot inside as Conner controls his hands.
Chula has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Conner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chula can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chula.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chula.
Chula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner digs a right hand underneath Chula's ribcage. Chula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Conner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chula.
Damien Conner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conner in his tracks.
Chula misses with a body kick.
Conner looks to land a combination but Chula avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chula is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Conner with a body shot.
Conner throws a nice looking combination but Chula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conner is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Conner. Beautiful body shot.
Conner wants to land a leg kick but Chula is out of range.
A low kick from Chula misses
letting Conner counter with a right hand.
Conner with a nice cross.
Chula throws a front kick aimed at Conner's knee but Conner avoids it well.
As Chula backs away, Conner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chula misses with a low kick.
Chula throws an off balance right hand
and Conner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chula looks for the body kick but Conner saw that one coming.
Chula cracks Conner with an open hand slap.
Conner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chula counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Chula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conner slips a jab and a cross from Chula.
Conner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Conner.
Conner throws an overhand right that lands on Chula's shoulder, as Chula tries to avoid the shot.
Conner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chula checks a leg kick.
Conner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Chula misses.
Conner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chula.
Conner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conner is able to avoid easily.
Chula throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Chula misses its intended target.
Conner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taran Chula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chula swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chula manages to avoid it.
Taran Chula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conner walks into a stiff left hand from Chula.
Conner connects with a body shot that sends Chula's belly button to the back.
Chula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conner was well out of range. Poor timing from Chula.
The fighters circling - Conner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conner misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chula lands an overhand right.
Chula throws a front kick aimed at Conner's knee but Conner avoids it well.
Conner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula throws a sloppy head kick
and Conner counters with a straight right hand.
Chula misses with a hook to the body
enabling Conner to counter with a crisp jab.
Conner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Conner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chula.
A bone on bone clash there as Conner blocks the leg kick.
Chula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conner.
Chula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Conner connects with a crisp jab.
Conner throws a head kick but Chula moves out of range.
Chula ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
Chula misses with a wild body shot.
Conner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chula misses with a looping right.
Damien Conner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula jabs at Conner's body.
A punch combination from Conner misses.
Chula thinks about the counter body kick.
Conner misses with a body kick.
Chula replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Conner blocks it well.
Chula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Conner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conner tries to clinch up.
Conner connects with a body shot that sends Chula's belly button to the back.
Chula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chula keeps the fight on the outside.
Conner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chula moves away.
Conner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Conner misses.
Conner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chula.
Conner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chula jabs Conner right on the nose. Conner blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Conner misses the target.
Chula is looking to slow Conner down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chula. Conner shrugs it off though.
A head kick from Chula lands but Conner takes it in his stride.
Taran Chula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chula. Chula obviously looking to wear him down.
Chula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chula with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Chula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Conner walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Chula does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula lands a leg kick that knocks Conner off balance momentarily.
Chula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Conner has time to react.
Conner scores with the left hand. Chula knows he should have avoided that one.
Chula lands with a nice body punch.
Chula throws a sloppy head kick and Conner moves out of range easily.
Chula avoids the head kick by Conner.
Chula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Conner's sensitive parts.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conner throws a sloppy head kick and Chula moves out of range easily.
Conner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chula counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Conner coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conner throws a lazy body kick
and Chula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Conner misses its intended target.
Chula appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taran Chula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taran Chula!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zico Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambert has chosen Aaron Lewis - Country Boy as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zico Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lambert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zico Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Lambert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ali.
Ali drives through and clinches with Lambert against the cage.
Lambert misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
Lambert throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lambert keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lambert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zico Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Lambert won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lambert is keeping busy.
We've been hearing reports that Ali has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lambert slowing the pace effectively.
Lambert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it.
Lambert wants a takedown.
Lambert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali closes the distance and pushes Lambert back into the cage.
Ali prevents the takedown attempt.
Ali breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Lambert's defenses.
Lambert keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lambert's guard.
Lambert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lambert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ali is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lambert, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali stands and steps away. Lambert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lambert uses from the top position.
Lambert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Ali keeping full guard, as Lambert tries to pass.
Lambert chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lambert landing with the ground and pound.
Ali controls Lambert momentarily but Lambert frees himself.
Ali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Lambert throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Lambert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lambert is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Lambert 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.
Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambert circles away.
Lambert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lambert goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lambert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Lambert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Lambert gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zico Ali dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ali shoots in but Lambert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lambert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali tries to clinch but Lambert moves out of range.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Lambert, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Lambert against the cage but Lambert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lambert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lambert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert moves out of range as Ali strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lambert as he jumps to the side.
Lambert unleashes a big counter combination but Ali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ali is looking to clinch but Lambert is avoiding it.
Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lambert counters with a single leg into guard. Ali didn't expect that.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali is trying to keep Lambert in close.
Ali is looking to stand up but Lambert isn't so interested in that idea.
Lambert is in close to Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali has momentary wrist control but Lambert slips an elbow through the middle.
Lambert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Lambert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Ali trying to control the position here.
Mike Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lambert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lambert works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ali is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lambert scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lambert lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lambert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Lambert there.
Lambert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lambert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert is looking to advance position but Ali won't allow it.
Lambert working over Ali with some ground and pound. Ali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lambert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ali is pressing down on Lambert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lambert won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Lambert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lambert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lambert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ali somewhat.
Lambert is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Lambert as Ali shoots in.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lambert as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lambert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lambert postures up in Ali's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Ali wants to stand up but Lambert is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lambert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ali's head.
Ali wants to stand but Lambert is controlling the position.
Lambert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lambert throws a strike but Ali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ali drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lambert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ali has Lambert in his guard.
Ali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lambert defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lambert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lambert with a nice head shot there.
Ali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lambert defends it easily.
Lambert trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lambert with a nice head shot there.
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ali working a defensive guard here.
Lambert works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Ali wants to stand up but Lambert is controlling him.
Ali thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lambert landing with the ground and pound.
Ali is trying to control the position but Lambert postures up.
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.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali sets himself, and Lambert steps forward looking for the clinch! Ali avoids it this time.
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Lambert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Lambert lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.
It looks like Zico Ali has been cut.
Ali has hold of one of Lambert's legs. Lambert is fighting the takedown attempt but Ali gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lambert has his feet on Ali's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lambert dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Ali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lambert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lambert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Venables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't be touched. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Venables!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong misses with a left hand
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venables throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong jabs at Venables's body.
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venables.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
Venables walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Venables bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Venables flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Venables throws an off balance right hand
and Venables takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venables misses with a straight right.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venables.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Venables misses the target.
Spong jabs Venables right on the nose. Venables blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Venables.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Spong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong moves out of range as Venables strikes.
Spong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Venables walks into a jab.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong blocks a head kick by Venables.
As Venables backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong jabs Venables to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Venables blocks a jab.
Venables takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Venables takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Venables has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Venables lunges at Spong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spong's hand.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Venables lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong jabs Venables right on the nose. Venables blinks but takes it well.
Venables gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Venables misses.
Spong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Venables throws a lazy head kick
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Venables throws a leg kick but Spong checks it.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong cracks Venables with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venables defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Venables lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong lands a jab to Venables's midsection.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Spong. That snapped Venables's head back.
Spong throws the left hand but Venables avoids the punch easily.
Venables defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Venables displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Spong misses with the combination.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venables.
Venables tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Venables uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Venables uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Venables flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Venables fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venables.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venables connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Spong misses.
Venables throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong blocks the body kick.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Venables.
Spong connects with a right hand. Venables shakes it off.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Venables drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venables looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Spong blocks a leg kick.
Venables showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Spong lands a really nice looking cross but Venables seems unphased.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Spong misses with an uppercut. Venables saw that one coming.
Spong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spong lands a nice hook to Venables's body. Venables takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Venables throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Venables lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venables takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong wants to slow Venables down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Spong misses.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Venables's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong clobbers Venables with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venables takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Despite the aggression on Venables's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Venables looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venables throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong lands a body shot.
Venables is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Spong.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Spong stuns Venables with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venables under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong punishes Venables's body with a nice straight punch.
Venables throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venables takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Venables slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong lands with a right hand.
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Venables has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Venables tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong breaks the clinch.
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Venables counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Venables moves away and avoids it.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Venables's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Venables is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spong tries to score with a low kick but Venables moves his leg out of the way.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venables can do to turn this around?
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
Spong lands an overhand right.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venables.
A nice side step and Venables releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spong tries to land a front kick but Venables steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venables looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Venables takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Venables.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables avoids the body shot from Spong.
Venables now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Venables doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spong misses with a shot to the body
and Venables makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Spong.
Venables connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
Venables walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong lunges at Venables with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venables's hand.
Venables attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Venables throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Venables only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Venables walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Venables on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venables wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Venables counters with a good low kick that Spong was not able to check.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Venables moves away and avoids it.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Spong scores with a jab to the body.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Venables sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Venables tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Venables looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Venables misses with a knee to the head.
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venables throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
Venables takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Venables misses with the body kick
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong fails to land with a series of punches.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spong with a jab.
Venables takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Venables looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong lands with an uppercut that bounces Venables off the cage and back into range.
Joseph Venables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venables wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Spong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Venables checks a low kick from Spong.
Venables fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Venables wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Venables looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Venables. Venables obviously looking to wear him down.
Venables shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Venables works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Venables throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Venables takes one to the side of the head.
Venables takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong punishes Venables's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Venables feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Jab from Venables.
Venables tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong working hard to break the clinch.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Venables misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong breaks the clinch.
Spong scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong 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.
Venables tried to score with a low kick but Spong checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Spong!
Tyrone Spong 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Turner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Denke.
Turner misses with a low kick as Denke jumps back.
Denke throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner is looking to chop away at Denke's legs.
Turner moves away from the strike by Denke.
Denke misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Denke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Denke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
and Denke counters with a stiff right hand.
Denke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Denke throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Denke is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner misses the body punch
and Denke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Denke there.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Denke misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Denke misses with the combination.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner lands with a slapping head kick.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target.
Denke misses with a body punch
and Turner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Denke misses with an uppercut
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Denke walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Denke misses the shot to the body.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Denke throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Denke misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke scores with a shot to the body.
Denke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denke.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily.
Denke is looking to counter punch.
Turner punishes Denke's body with a nice straight punch.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner defending well as Denke loads up on a big left hand.
Turner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Denke lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denke has time to react.
A punch combination from Denke misses.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Denke moved out of range nicely.
Turner cracks the inside of Denke's front leg.
Denke walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Denke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Denke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Denke throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tests Denke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denke loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Denke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denke under the eye.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Denke is rocked!
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner tries to move into range but Denke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
Denke checks a leg kick.
It looked like Denke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Denke.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Denke saw it coming and moves away.
Turner misses with a hook. Denke ducked under it nicely.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Denke.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner thows a leg kick but Denke checks it
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner cracks the inside of Denke's front leg.
Turner lands a nice looking body kick.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Denke.
Denke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denke throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Turner.
Denke throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Denke is out of range.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denke's hands.
Turner misses with a leg kick
and Denke counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Denke.
Turner scores with a jab. Denke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Denke.
Denke throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner flicks out a counter leg kick but Denke steps away.
Denke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner blocks a jab.
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Denke misses.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Denke misses with a wild body shot.
Denke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Denke moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Denke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Denke misses with a straight left.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Denke down.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner tries to work over Denke's front leg with a kick but Denke checks it.
Denke misses with a looping left.
Turner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Denke throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Denke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner thows a body kick. Denke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Denke swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Denke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Denke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Denke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Denke sees coming a mile off.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Denke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Denke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Denke misses with a straight left.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turner throws a leg kick but Denke checks it.
A big left from Denke misses.
Denke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Denke finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Denke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Denke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner flicks out a counter leg kick but Denke steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Denke misses with a hook.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denke on the side of the head.
Denke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Denke misses with a hook.
Turner clobbers Denke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner stuns Denke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Denke misses.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denke's head backwards.
Denke's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Denke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner thuds a left hand into Denke's body.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Denke slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
Turner jabs at Denke's body.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Denke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denke blocks the body kick.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Denke misses the body punch
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Get Low as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Gatsby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Gatsby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin jabs Gatsby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gatsby.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gatsby or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatsby manages to avoid it.
Gatsby is looking to counter the offense by Griffin and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby misses with an uppercut.
Gatsby staying out of range there.
Gatsby walks into a stiff left hand from Griffin.
It looks like Joe Gatsby has been cut.
Gatsby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gatsby misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Good shot there by Gatsby.
Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griffin throws a hook but Gatsby avoids it easily.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Gatsby.
Gatsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatsby tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Gatsby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gatsby misses with a left hand
and Gatsby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Griffin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffin misses with a hook.
Gatsby attempts a counter takedown but Griffin avoids it well and moves away.
Gatsby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffin checks a low kick from Gatsby.
Gatsby swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Gatsby's shoulder, as Gatsby tries to avoid the shot.
Griffin lands a left and a right that send Gatsby crashing to the mat, dazed. Griffin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gatsby is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby throws a low kick, looking for Griffin's leg but Griffin calmly moves out of range.
Oh Gatsby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peter Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin drops Gatsby with a huge uppercut! Gatsby drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Griffin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Griffin! Peter Griffin retains his lightweight title!
Peter Griffin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Mugabe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ijsa Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe looks for a takedown but Mohammed sprawls well.
Mugabe gets tackled into the cage by Mohammed. Mohammed maintains the clinch.
Mugabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed crunches a lovely knee into Mugabe's ribcage.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Rob Mugabe has been cut.
Mugabe is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mugabe's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mugabe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mohammed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mugabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mugabe misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mugabe blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed scores a nice knee to the body.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed crunches a lovely knee into Mugabe's ribcage.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks it.
Mugabe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mohammed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mugabe lands a knee to the body.
Mohammed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mugabe tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mugabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mugabe.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mugabe has Mohammed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mugabe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mohammed tumbling to the mat - Mugabe dives into Mohammed's 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.
Mohammed wants to stand up but Mugabe is controlling him.
Mugabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mugabe prevents Mohammed from getting back to his feet.
Mohammed is looking to stand back up but Mugabe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mohammed.
Mugabe prevents Mohammed from standing back up.
Mugabe winds up and cracks Mohammed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Mohammed manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mohammed has Mugabe up against the cage in a clinch.
Mugabe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohammed takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mohammed regains guard immediately.
Mugabe is working Mohammed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mugabe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mohammed's head.
Mugabe is in close to Mohammed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mugabe passes Mohammed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mugabe is keen to just control but Mohammed is a slippery customer.
Mohammed tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mugabe manages to move to mount!
Mugabe landing strikes from the mount.
Mugabe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mohammed wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mugabe with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mugabe working Mohammed over with strikes here.
Mugabe softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Mohammed is out cold! Mugabe jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
Rob Mugabe is the new super heavyweight champion!
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