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Angry Birds War 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Belediyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Wolf looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Belediyev!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belediyev.
Belediyev looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Belediyev's coach down at Hell's Furnace Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Belediyev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Belediyev looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Josh Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
Wolf throws a leg kick
and Belediyev counters with a two punch combo.
Belediyev shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belediyev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruslan Belediyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belediyev.
Belediyev with the counter takedown but Wolf avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev slips a straight right by Wolf.
Wolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belediyev.
Belediyev misses with a head kick.
Belediyev tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belediyev or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolf, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf throws a right and a left that Belediyev avoids nicely.
Belediyev ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Belediyev throws a head kick that half lands.
Wolf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Belediyev moves out of range.
Belediyev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belediyev shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense.
Belediyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Belediyev fails with a takedown attempt.
Belediyev looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belediyev fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belediyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolf misses with a wild combination.
Belediyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf throws a head kick but Belediyev moves out of range.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there.
Belediyev is looking for the big counter here.
Wolf leaves Belediyev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Belediyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belediyev lands an uppercut.
Belediyev tries to pull guard but Wolf holds him up against the cage and eventually Belediyev drops back down to his feet.
Wolf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolf gets a clinch.
Belediyev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wolf taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belediyev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wolf.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wolf to keep the fight standing.
Belediyev can't get the takedown.
Belediyev being controlled against the cage.
Belediyev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wolf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wolf lands with a nice combination. Belediyev backs away looking to recover.
Belediyev has Wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
Belediyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belediyev fails with the takedown
and Wolf counters with a low kick, right behind Belediyev 's knee.
Wolf lands with a nice body punch.
Wolf clinches.
Belediyev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev gets control of Wolf's arms and successfully pulls guard. Belediyev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Belediyev working a defensive guard but Wolf passes into half guard.
Wolf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belediyev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolf controlling the action here.
Wolf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wolf is working for a kimura but Belediyev is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belediyev is looking to improve his position.
Wolf trying to control the pace.
Wolf passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belediyev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belediyev tries to hold on but Wolf pushes him away.
Belediyev is squirming around, avoiding Wolf's attempts to control the action.
Belediyev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wolf trying to control but Belediyev is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belediyev tries to reverse the position but Wolf maintains control.
Wolf trying to control but Belediyev is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belediyev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wolf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wolf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belediyev, pushing him back against the cage.
Belediyev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolf's face.
Belediyev tries to pull guard but Wolf won't allow it.
Belediyev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belediyev breaks the clinch.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belediyev can do to turn this around?
Belediyev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Belediyev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Josh Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Josh Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Belediyev shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolf sprawls well. He's pushed Belediyev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belediyev wants to clinch up but Wolf keeps it at a distance.
Belediyev blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Belediyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf scores with the left hand. Belediyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belediyev breaks the clinch.
Josh Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belediyev shoots in but Wolf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wolf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belediyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Belediyev wants to counter the offense by Wolf and move into the clinch position.
Wolf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belediyev back to the cage. Wolf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wolf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belediyev shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Josh Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Wolf as Belediyev shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Belediyev moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belediyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belediyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolf misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belediyev forces Wolf back against the cage and clinches.
Belediyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belediyev moves in looking to clinch but Wolf pushes him off.
Wolf looks to land a combination but Belediyev avoids it well.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belediyev works Wolf's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belediyev is defended easily by Wolf.
Belediyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Belediyev does no damage.
Belediyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Wolf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belediyev.
Wolf prevents a body shot from Belediyev.
Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belediyev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Wolf turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Belediyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruslan Belediyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belediyev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Belediyev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolf 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Wolf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tae Bok Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Osinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tae Bok Moon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tae Bok Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artur Osinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bok Moon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Osinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Osinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bok Moon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Osinen is keen to just control but Bok Moon is a slippery customer.
Bok Moon trying to hold on to Osinen's head to control him but Osinen postures up.
Osinen thows a huge punch but Bok Moon dodges it nicely.
Bok Moon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bok Moon taking some punishment here, with Osinen in his half guard.
Osinen prevents Bok Moon from improving his position.
Bok Moon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osinen trying to control from Bok Moon's half guard. Bok Moon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bok Moon is pulling down on Osinen's head to control his posture.
Osinen wants to control from the top but Bok Moon keeps moving.
Osinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osinen controlling from the top position.
Osinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Osinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bok Moon controls Osinen momentarily but Osinen frees himself.
Bok Moon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bok Moon keeping moving, preventing Osinen from controlling successfully.
Bok Moon is pulling down on Osinen's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Osinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Osinen wants to control from the top but Bok Moon keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Osinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bok Moon counters with a low kick, right behind Osinen 's knee.
Good leg kick by Bok Moon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Bok Moon.
Bok Moon keeps Osinen at a distance using the push kick.
Crunch! Bok Moon slams his shin into Osinen's torso.
Osinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bok Moon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Osinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok Moon is refusing to be controlled, as Osinen sits in half guard.
Osinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osinen thows a huge punch but Bok Moon dodges it nicely.
Bok Moon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Osinen.
Osinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bok Moon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bok Moon pulls Osinen in to control the position.
Osinen trying to control but Bok Moon is working from the bottom.
Bok Moon working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tae Bok Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bok Moon.
Bok Moon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bok Moon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Osinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bok Moon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Osinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bok Moon is controlling Osinen's trapped leg to prevent Osinen from advancing to side control.
Bok Moon wants to control but Osinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bok Moon wants to improve his position but Osinen is controlling well.
Osinen slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok Moon has his hands clasped together around Osinen's back. He's all about the action.
Osinen throwing shots but Bok Moon is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok Moon wants to control but Osinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Osinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Osinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Osinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bok Moon's head.
Osinen throwing shots but Bok Moon is blocking nicely.
Osinen is keen to just control but Bok Moon is a slippery customer.
Bok Moon controlling the position well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bok Moon is not content to let Osinen control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Osinen postures up and lands a big shot to Bok Moon's brow.
Osinen wants to control from the top but Bok Moon keeps moving.
Bok Moon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Osinen wants to control from the top but Bok Moon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osinen advances to half guard.
Osinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Osinen is trying to control. Bok Moon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok Moon tries to roll over but Osinen keeps him under control.
Osinen throwing shots but Bok Moon is blocking nicely.
Osinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bok Moon is just riding it out for now. Osinen eventually gives up the hold.
Bok Moon gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Osinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bok Moon's head.
Bok Moon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osinen defends it easily.
Bok Moon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Osinen wants to control from the top but Bok Moon keeps moving.
Osinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok Moon is pulling down on Osinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Osinen, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bok Moon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Osinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bok Moon.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Osinen checks a leg kick.
Artur Osinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Osinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bok Moon throws a front kick that sends Osinen stumbling back into the cage.
Osinen forces Bok Moon back against the cage and clinches.
Osinen is trying to stall.
Osinen trying to land knees to the body.
Osinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bok Moon.
Bok Moon avoiding damage as Osinen throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok Moon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Osinen is looking to control Bok Moon's arms but Bok Moon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Osinen has his back to the cage.
Bok Moon trying to stall but Osinen improves his position.
Bok Moon slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok Moon is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tae Bok Moon.
Osinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bok Moon's half guard.
Bok Moon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Osinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osinen trying to control from half guard but Bok Moon is working away.
Osinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bok Moon's head.
Tae Bok Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osinen is looking to take a break and control but Bok Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Osinen in particular looking to stall.
Bok Moon tries to roll over but Osinen keeps him under control.
Osinen is keen to just control but Bok Moon is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok Moon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tae Bok Moon is winning the standup battle so far.
Bok Moon throws a chopping leg kick but Osinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Bok Moon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bok Moon misses with a low kick as Osinen jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Bok Moon.
Bok Moon fakes the leg kick and cracks Osinen in the body.
Bok Moon tries to work over Osinen's front leg with a kick but Osinen checks it.
Osinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Osinen cracks Bok Moon with a solid left hand.
Osinen trying to control but Bok Moon is working from the bottom.
Bok Moon is trying to control the position but Osinen postures up.
Artur Osinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Osinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok Moon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Osinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bok Moon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Osinen wanted to stand there but Bok Moon had control of the position.
Bok Moon is trying to control the position but Osinen postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bok Moon has his foot on Osinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Artur Osinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Osinen passes Bok Moon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Osinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Osinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Osinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Makoto Nagano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Khamedd (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makoto Nagano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Khamedd!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagano shoots for a double leg takedown but Khamedd sprawls well. He's pushed Nagano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khamedd drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagano defends it well.
Nagano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makoto Nagano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamedd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagano but Nagano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagano tries to clinch but Khamedd is having none of it.
Nagano closes the distance but Khamedd moves to the side
and Khamedd counters with a shoot takedown. Nagano fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khamedd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagano is keeping the position for now.
Khamedd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamedd landing with the ground and pound.
Khamedd postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nagano covers up, he's hurt! Khamedd keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Khamedd and the ref steps in to end the fight! Khamedd can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Khamedd!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kang Gary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Elliason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elliason comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frank Elliason is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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147 lbs
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27
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kang Gary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gary to counter with a crisp jab.
Gary works over Elliason's head and body with a nice combination.
Gary works Elliason's body with a nice hook.
Elliason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gary defends it nicely.
Elliason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elliason showed some decent athleticism there.
Gary tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Elliason manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliason controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elliason lands with some strikes.
Gary has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Elliason is persistently looking for the submission but Gary is defending it well.
Gary is trying to get back to his feet but Elliason has full control of the position and if anything, Gary has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliason missing with strikes.
Elliason has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gary.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliason has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gary is defending well but eventually Elliason manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gary has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Elliason!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jivinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jivinen comes to the cage accompanied by SpaceGhostPurrp - Make Her Say (Dark R&B) (IntoXXXicated). Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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148 lbs
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27
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Jivinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jivinen is trying to control but can't.
Stevens prevents Jivinen from standing back up.
Jivinen wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens is controlling the pace.
Jivinen trying to hold on to Stevens's head to control him but Stevens postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jivinen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jivinen keeping control of the position.
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Jivinen defends it.
Stevens trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Jivinen throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Stevens feints the counter takedown.
Stevens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jivinen to the ground. Stevens is now in Jivinen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jivinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jivinen wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Jivinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stevens stays in close to Jivinen's body and controls the position.
Stevens throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jivinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jivinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stevens working for a triangle but Jivinen defends it easily.
Stevens is trying to keep Jivinen in close.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevens seems keen to control Jivinen's posture.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Jivinen controlling from the top position.
Stevens pushes Jivinen off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Stevens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jivinen is looking to land body kicks.
Fred Jivinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Jivinen with that takedown attempt.
Stevens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jivinen defends it well.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
Jivinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stevens manages to circle out of the way.
Jivinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stevens wanted to stand there but Jivinen had control of the position.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jivinen is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
Stevens gets to his feet - Jivinen follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jivinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jivinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jivinen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Jivinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jivinen.
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Jivinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jivinen tries to sprawl but Stevens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stevens controlling the action here.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens seems to be working for a kimura but Jivinen defends the submission attempt.
Jivinen keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jivinen is looking to control Stevens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jivinen avoid being mounted?
Stevens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jivinen trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stevens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jivinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jivinen trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens distracts Jivinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stevens being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jivinen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jivinen tries to sprawl but Stevens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jivinen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stevens manages to mount him!
Jivinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stevens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jivinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jivinen drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick Jivinen off! Jivinen jumps back into Stevens's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stevens has Jivinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Jivinen controlling him for the moment.
Stevens looking to control.
Jivinen trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevens seems keen to control Jivinen's posture.
Jivinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Jivinen from controlling successfully.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jivinen's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jivinen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jivinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens is working Jivinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jake Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jivinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevens.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jivinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jivinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jivinen stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stevens jumps into guard, dragging Jivinen to the mat.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jivinen is controlling him.
Stevens pulls Jivinen in to control the position.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens is trying to hold Jivinen in close to prevent damage but Jivinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Stevens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fred Jivinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens trying to control but Jivinen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Stevens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Lianjie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
145 lbs
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24
143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Li Lianjie!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lianjie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hetfield.
Lianjie throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hetfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lianjie moves into the clinch.
Lianjie jumps guard and drags Hetfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lianjie uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hetfield seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hetfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lianjie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lianjie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hetfield tries to clinch up but Lianjie circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield tries to clinch there but Lianjie circles away.
Lianjie tries a head kick but it misses.
Lianjie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lianjie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield scores with a jab to the head.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
Lianjie unleashes a big counter combination but Hetfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hetfield is looking to clinch.
Lianjie is looking for the big counter here.
Hetfield tries to clinch up but Lianjie circles away and keeps his distance.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Lianjie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lianjie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Hetfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hetfield checks a leg kick.
Lianjie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hetfield.
Lianjie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hetfield.
Lianjie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hetfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hetfield moves into the clinch.
Lianjie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lianjie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lianjie manages to pull guard.
Lianjie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lianjie is adopting a defensive guard.
Lianjie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lianjie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lianjie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lianjie keeping moving, preventing Hetfield from controlling successfully.
Lianjie wants to get back to his feet but Hetfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hetfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lianjie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lianjie is trying to control the position but Hetfield postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lianjie instigates a clinch.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lianjie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lianjie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hetfield tries to clinch there but Lianjie circles away.
James Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lianjie misses with a series of wild punches.
Lianjie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lianjie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lianjie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lianjie works over Hetfield with some ground and pound from guard.
Hetfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lianjie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie dominated that round.
That's time! Hetfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lianjie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie is having none of it.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Lianjie keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie moves out of range.
Lianjie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lianjie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hetfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie is having none of it.
Lianjie throws out a counter right but Hetfield avoids it with no problem.
Lianjie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lianjie throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Lianjie throws a body kick that misses
and Hetfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Lianjie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hetfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Lianjie keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
Hetfield is looking to clinch but Lianjie is avoiding it.
Hetfield tries to clinch there but Lianjie circles away.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lianjie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Lianjie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lianjie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Hetfield closes the distance and clinches.
Hetfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Lianjie drags the fight down to the ground.
Lianjie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hetfield is one step ahead there.
Lianjie keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lianjie working a defensive guard here.
Lianjie wants to stand but Hetfield is controlling the position.
Hetfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lianjie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield stopping the sweep attempt from Lianjie.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hetfield wants to clinch.
Hetfield moves to clinch but Lianjie breaks away
and Lianjie counters with a two punch combo.
Hetfield wants to clinch up but Lianjie keeps it at a distance.
Lianjie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hetfield with a body shot.
Li Lianjie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lianjie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
Lianjie keeps the fight on the outside.
Hetfield moves in looking to clinch but Lianjie pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield darts in trying to clinch
and Lianjie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hetfield is trying to keep Lianjie in close.
Lianjie connects with a couple of short punches.
Hetfield is trying to control the position but Lianjie postures up.
Hetfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lianjie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lianjie trying to control but Hetfield is working from the bottom.
Hetfield trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lianjie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hetfield wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Lianjie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hetfield with a jab.
Hetfield wants to clinch but Lianjie slips to the side
and Lianjie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hetfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lianjie misses with a low kick.
Hetfield throwing a counter right hand but Lianjie manages to avoid it.
Lianjie gets a clinch.
Lianjie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hetfield.
Lianjie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hetfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lianjie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lianjie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Lianjie moves out of range.
Lianjie throws a counter combo.
Lianjie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hetfield struggling a bit here.
Hetfield is trying to escape the position but Lianjie is controlling the position.
Lianjie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lianjie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hetfield wants to control but Lianjie postures up.
Hetfield tries to improve position but can't.
Lianjie working away.
Hetfield is trying to improve his position.
Lianjie wants to stand but Hetfield has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hetfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hetfield manages to get back to half guard.
Hetfield wants to control but Lianjie is keeping busy.
Li Lianjie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lianjie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lianjie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetfield.
Lianjie blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Lianjie.
Lianjie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Lianjie.
Lianjie is trying to drag Hetfield to the mat but Hetfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lianjie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lianjies head.
Lianjie jumps guard but Hetfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lianjie is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Lianjie takes a shot to the head.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Lianjie's head.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Lianjie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lianjie's elbow.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Lianjie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hetfield prevents it.
Lianjie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hetfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lianjie 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Lianjie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurie Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sepultura - Ratamahatta. The crowd seem to be enjoying Emelianenko's choice of entrance music: NeiroMonk. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurie Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pope is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Emelianenko is nestled in close to Pope, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Pope is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Emelianenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emelianenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pope on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pope doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pope has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko drops an elbow to the side of Pope's head.
Emelianenko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pope defend it? Emelianenko steps over the head and cranks it - Pope is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Fedor Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Grant will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Monson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Grant!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monson feinted with a counter takedown.
Monson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monson.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monson throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at . . . in the buildup to the fight.
Monson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Monson is on him like a limpet, forcing Grant back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monson is adopting a defensive guard.
Grant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Grant is defending well. Monson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Grant has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Monson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Monson!
Dave Monson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Omalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Henrique is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Omalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omalley has closed the distance and engaged Henrique in a clinch.
Omalley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omalley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henrique pulls his leg out and moves away.
Omalley misses with a double jab
and Henrique counters with a one-two to the body.
Omalley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henrique tries to avoid it but Omalley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henrique to the ground. Henrique escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henrique feints with a jab and clips Omalley right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Omalley is sent crashing into the canvas and Henrique leaps in for the kill! Omalley tries to get to his feet but Henrique is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Omalley is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Henrique!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gelfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
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25
280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Machado!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Gelfen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gelfen moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelfen's elbow.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Machado.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Gelfen working aggressively here.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Machado gets through Gelfen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gelfen wants to break free but Machado has control.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado digs a right hand into Gelfen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelfen's gas tank.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Machado has Gelfen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machado pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gelfen tumbling to the mat - Machado dives into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Machado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado working some strikes from top position.
Machado cracks Gelfen with a solid left hand.
Machado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gelfen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to pass into half guard but Gelfen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gelfen is in guard.
Gelfen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Gelfen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado wants to stand and escape but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gelfen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Machado pulls Gelfen in to control the position.
Gelfen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to stand but Gelfen is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gelfen gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gelfen blocks an uppercut.
Machado tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
Gelfen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gelfen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Ricardo Machado has been cut.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machado's calf.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Gelfen is trying to maintain a safe position but Machado gets an underhook and turns Gelfen into the cage.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
Machado has Gelfen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machado pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gelfen tumbling to the mat - Machado dives into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machado manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gelfen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machado managing to control the position.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gelfen prevents Machado from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Machado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gelfen throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
We've been told by Gelfen's head coaches at Brimstone Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Machado throwing shots but Gelfen is blocking nicely.
Machado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machado slips a nice elbow through Gelfen's hands, connecting with Gelfen's forehead.
Machado is thwarting Gelfen's attempts to control the position.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen is trying to stand.
Machado lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gelfen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gelfen 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.
Machado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gelfen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Machado gets a clinch.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gelfen is pushing Machado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado throwing shots but Gelfen is blocking nicely.
Machado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Machado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gelfen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Machado.
Gelfen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gelfen is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is stalling here. Gelfen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Machado seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gelfen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gelfen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Machado drives through and clinches with Gelfen against the cage.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Gelfen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gelfen fails to land.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado has hold of one of Gelfen's legs. Gelfen is fighting the takedown attempt but Machado gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Machado throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado throws an elbow that misses. Gelfen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machado's guard. Nice move by Gelfen!
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelfen throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Machado manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Machado keeps control of Gelfen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Machado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gelfen throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado instigates a clinch.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado is working Gelfen over against the cage.
Gelfen tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Gelfen back against the cage.
Machado tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
Good body shot from Machado.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Machado is looking for a takedown.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelfen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelfens head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gelfen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Machado is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gelfen to the mat. Gelfen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gelfen controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gelfen's head.
Machado content to stall in guard here.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Gelfen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ricardo Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gelfen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gelfen gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelfens head.
Gelfen is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gelfen misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen can't break the clinch.
Gelfen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ricardo Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
A shot in the inside from Gelfen.
Machado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gelfen or not.
Gelfen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado goes for a takedown attempt but Gelfen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado instigates a clinch.
Eddie Gelfen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gelfen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gelfen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
Gelfen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen prevents the takedown attempt.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Machado.
Gelfen trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gelfen wants to stall.
Gelfen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Gelfen pushes off an throws an elbow but Machado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Machado!
An out of breath Ricardo Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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