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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zach Assad (ranked 4616 p4p, 368 weight class) and Istvan Csiki (ranked 4517 p4p, 366 weight class). Zach Assad had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Istvan Csiki has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zach Assad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Istvan Csiki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad rushes Csiki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Assad has Csiki pressed against the ropes, preventing Csiki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Assad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Assad misses with an elbow over the top.
Assad gets through Csiki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
Csiki tries to land a knee to the head but Assad blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Csiki.
Csiki wants to get back to striking at distance but Assad won't allow it.
Csiki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Assad has him pressed against the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Assad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Assad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Csiki's brow.
Csiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Assad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Csiki.
Csiki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
Assad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Assad lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad misses with the head strike.
A short right from Assad on the inside.
Assad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Csiki is trying to force a seperation but Assad has the dominant position.
Assad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Assad fails to land.
Assad tries to throw a body punch but Csiki avoids it by throwing Assad back against the ropes.
Assad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Assad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Assad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Csiki is rocked!
Csiki is trying to force a seperation but Assad has the dominant position.
Assad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Csiki's defenses.
Csiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Assad finish him?
Csiki wants to break free but Assad has control.
Assad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Csiki seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice elbow from Assad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Assad.
Assad lands a hook that snaps the head of Csiki backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Assad.
Assad scores with a shoulder strike.
Assad dips a shoulder and cracks Csiki with a mighty uppercut! Csiki falls back against the ropes and Assad unloads with a barrage of strikes! Csiki is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Assad screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Assad!
Zach Assad made sure to mention his sponsor, Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Istvan Csiki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Changing out my shampoo, my afro did not work as I expected. I blame the shampoo it kept making my hair frizz out. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 3014 p4p, 330 weight class) and Eigi Takagi (ranked 19678 p4p, 531 weight class). Takagi has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eigi Takagi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takagi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Takagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Takagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takagi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie trying to control but Takagi is working from the bottom.
Takagi is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takagi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takagi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Takagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie wants to stand but Takagi is controlling his arm.
Takagi prevents Gracie from improving position.
Takagi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takagi is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Takagi defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is thwarting Takagi's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takagi is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takagi defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Takagi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takagi feints the counter takedown.
Takagi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takagi throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Takagi. Takagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takagi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takagi stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Takagi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takagi looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takagi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takagi defends it easily.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Takagi postures up.
Gracie has an active guard here but Takagi has managed to pass into half guard.
Takagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Takagi is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Takagi has control of the leg.
Takagi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takagi working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Takagi working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to control but Takagi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eigi Takagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Takagi counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Eigi Takagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Takagi defends easily.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Takagi slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie is rocked!
Takagi wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie turns into Takagi and is now in his guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Takagi has wrist control.
Takagi keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control but Takagi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takagi wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Takagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Eigi Takagi!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Eigi Takagi!
Eigi Takagi wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Eigi Takagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 4033 p4p, 414 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 6048 p4p, 508 weight class). Diallo has chosen Africa soukouss as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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193 lbs
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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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augustus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diallo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Youssoufa Diallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diallo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Augustus swivels and escapes.
Augustus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diallo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Augustus feinted with a counter takedown.
DJ Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.
Diallo shoots in but no luck this time.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diallo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diallo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Augustus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diallo landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Augustus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diallo's guard.
Augustus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diallo looking to control.
Diallo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diallo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Augustus passes into half guard.
Augustus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Augustus prevents Diallo from improving his position.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diallo's head.
Diallo is trying to stand back up but Augustus is controlling him
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Augustus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augustus is working away from the top position though.
Augustus passes to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diallo is looking to regain half guard here but Augustus keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Augustus is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diallo struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Augustus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diallo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diallo is trying to pull guard but Augustus has him pressed against the ropes.
Augustus breaks from the clinch.
Diallo shoots in but Augustus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diallo fails with the takedown.
Augustus feinted with a counter takedown.
DJ Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Augustus tries to avoid it but Diallo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Augustus to the ground. Augustus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diallo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Augustus tries to avoid it but Diallo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Augustus to the ground. Augustus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Augustus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diallo sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Augustus , which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo doesn't manage to clinch there - Augustus circles away.
Augustus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diallo sprawls and moves away.
Diallo throws a lazy head kick
and Augustus counters with a shoot takedown. Diallo fights it but they end up in guard.
Augustus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diallo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Augustus controlling the position from side mount.
Diallo struggling a bit here.
Augustus working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus lands a few punches from side control.
Augustus working away.
Augustus scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
Augustus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diallo!
Diallo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Augustus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diallo trying to get back to full guard but Augustus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Augustus has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diallo's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Augustus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Diallo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Augustus avoids it really well and circles away.
Augustus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diallo.
DJ Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Augustus , which made it look bad.
Diallo shoots in for a double leg but Augustus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Augustus feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Augustus attempts a counter takedown but Diallo avoids it well and moves away.
Diallo shoots in but no luck this time.
Diallo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Augustus tries to counter with a takedown but Diallo is quick to defend against it.
Diallo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diallo shoots in but no luck this time.
Augustus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DJ Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diallo moves to clinch but Augustus breaks away
and Augustus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diallo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Augustus controls the pace.
Diallo has his foot on Augustus 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augustus works his way back into a safe position though.
Diallo is striking from the bottom but Augustus uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diallo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Augustus there.
Diallo taking some punishment here, with Augustus in his half guard.
Augustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Augustus is looking for a kimura but Diallo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Augustus to get the leverage.
Augustus is trying to control. Diallo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Youssoufa Diallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Augustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diallo tries to kick Augustus off but Augustus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augustus pulls his head out easily.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diallo can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diallo wants to improve his position but Augustus is controlling well.
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diallo has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Augustus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Augustus , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for DJ Augustus !
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for DJ Augustus !
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for DJ Augustus !
DJ Augustus wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, DJ Augustus , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 3301 p4p, 358 weight class) and Kevin Osterman (ranked 3452 p4p, 368 weight class). Osterman has chosen Red Right Hand as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the ring it seems that Tom McGettigan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tom McGettigan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Osterman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - McGettigan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Osterman misses.
Decent striking displayed by McGettigan there.
Osterman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGettigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Osterman.
McGettigan connects with a nice looking jab.
Osterman throws a right hand that McGettigan ducks under and follows up with a left that McGettigan also avoids with ease.
Osterman works McGettigan's body with a nice hook.
Osterman throws a body shot but no joy.
Osterman misses with a few strikes there.
Osterman sizes up McGettigan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGettigan lands a head shot.
It looks like Kevin Osterman has been cut.
Kevin Osterman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Osterman does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osterman throws a nice looking combination but McGettigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGettigan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osterman.
McGettigan lands a nice shot to the body.
McGettigan moves into the clinch.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Osterman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGettigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Osterman avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the ropes.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osterman backwards.
Osterman breaks from the clinch.
McGettigan cracks a nice hook into Osterman's ribs.
Osterman walks into a straight right hand from McGettigan.
Osterman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGettigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Osterman.
Osterman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left lands for McGettigan.
McGettigan scores with a hook to the body. Osterman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Osterman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osterman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGettigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Osterman.
McGettigan wants to clinch up but Osterman keeps it at a distance.
Osterman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Osterman throws a lazy right hand but McGettigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osterman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Osterman tries to move into range but McGettigan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osterman is rocked!
McGettigan cracks a nice hook into Osterman's ribs.
Osterman is still on wobbly legs! Can McGettigan finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Osterman misses the target.
Osterman seems to have recovered his senses.
McGettigan wants to clinch up but Osterman keeps it at a distance.
Osterman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osterman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGettigan manages to avoid it.
McGettigan clinches with his opponent.
A short left from McGettigan.
McGettigan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Osterman controls his hands.
Osterman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osterman manages to break the clinch.
Osterman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGettigan moves into the clinch.
Osterman is trying to break the clinch but McGettigan is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGettigan scores with a shot to the side of Osterman's head.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Osterman avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osterman.
Osterman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGettigan lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Osterman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGettigan rushes Osterman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGettigan pushes Osterman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osterman backwards.
McGettigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osterman backwards.
Osterman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
Osterman wants to break free but McGettigan has control.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Osterman blocks it.
McGettigan presses Osterman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Osterman avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from McGettigan.
Osterman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osterman can't break the clinch.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan has Osterman pressed against the ropes, preventing Osterman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Osterman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Osterman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGettigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
McGettigan lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osterman's efforts to push away.
Osterman is trying to force a seperation but McGettigan has the dominant position.
McGettigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osterman.
Osterman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osterman can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, McGettigan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McGettigan.
Osterman is breathing heavily.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osterman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from McGettigan.
Osterman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Osterman blocks it.
Osterman breaks the clinch.
McGettigan needs to keep his hands up - Osterman had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by McGettigan.
Decent striking displayed by McGettigan there.
Osterman gets tackled into the ropes by McGettigan. McGettigan maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from McGettigan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osterman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the ropes.
Osterman is trying to break the clinch but McGettigan is controlling him.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
Tom McGettigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGettigan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGettigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McGettigan.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
A shot in the inside from McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a short shot to the head.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from McGettigan.
Osterman is trying to force a seperation but McGettigan has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from McGettigan - that landed with a thud.
McGettigan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Osterman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGettigan lands an uppercut.
Osterman is trying to break the clinch but McGettigan has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McGettigan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Osterman's cut.
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!
Osterman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGettigan connects with a body shot.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Osterman is having none of it.
Tom McGettigan is winning the standup battle so far.
Osterman looks to score with a jab to the body but McGettigan is just out of range.
A big left from Osterman misses.
McGettigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osterman's head.
Osterman gets tackled into the ropes by McGettigan. McGettigan maintains the clinch.
McGettigan lands with a short shot to the head.
McGettigan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Osterman controls his hands.
McGettigan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Osterman or not.
A short left from McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGettigan gets through Osterman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osterman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Osterman takes a shot to the head.
Osterman can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osterman.
McGettigan lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osterman backwards.
Osterman tries to break free but McGettigan pushes him back against the ropes.
Osterman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osterman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
McGettigan digs a right hand underneath Osterman's ribcage. Osterman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGettigan.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Osterman.
McGettigan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osterman backwards.
McGettigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tom McGettigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from McGettigan.
Osterman can't break the clinch.
Osterman is trying to break the clinch but McGettigan has him pressed against the ropes.
Osterman wants to get back to striking at distance but McGettigan won't allow it.
McGettigan prevents Osterman from breaking the clinch.
Osterman is trying to force a seperation but McGettigan has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGettigan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Osterman wants to break free but McGettigan has control.
Osterman is trying to break the clinch but McGettigan has him pressed against the ropes.
Osterman takes a shot to the head.
Kevin Osterman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osterman working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Osterman is trying to force a seperation but McGettigan has the dominant position.
Osterman is trying to push McGettigan away but McGettigan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Osterman misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osterman lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from McGettigan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom McGettigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGettigan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan wins by unanimous decision!
Tom McGettigan made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Kevin Osterman stepped up to the mic, saying 'where am i?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scarn (ranked 923 p4p, 125 weight class) and Buzz Meeks (ranked 2176 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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36
198 lbs
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30
190 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Buzz Meeks!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks tries to clinch there but Scarn circles away.
Scarn throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Scarn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn scores with a hook to the body. Meeks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Scarn circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Scarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scarn throws a right and a left that Meeks avoids nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meeks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Scarn is avoiding it.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Scarn is avoiding it.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Scarn throws a combination. Meeks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Meeks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks misses with a leg kick
and Scarn counters with a straight right hand.
Scarn misses with a right hand
and Meeks counters with a three punch combo that has Scarn backing up. Scarn nods at Meeks to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scarn.
Meeks tries to clinch up.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks tries to clinch
and Scarn counters with a low kick, right behind Meeks 's knee.
Scarn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeks moves away.
Meeks thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Meeks wants to clinch up but Scarn keeps it at a distance.
Meeks avoids the body shot from Scarn.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meeks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks takes one on the button.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meeks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Scarn circles away.
Scarn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Meeks tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarn misses with a kick to the body.
Scarn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meeks has time to react.
Scarn with a jab.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Meeks.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Meeks.
Scarn tries to land a body kick
and Meeks counters with a nice leg kick.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meeks can do to turn this around?
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
And Meeks responds with a good body kick, but Scarn manages to step out the way in time.
Scarn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michael Scarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Meeks misses with a double jab
and Scarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Scarn catches Meeks right on the button with a cross.
Meeks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meeks fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Scarn. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meeks tries to clinch but Scarn is having none of it.
It looked like Scarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Meeks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meeks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meeks throws a sloppy head kick and Scarn moves out of range easily.
Meeks clinches up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Scarn lands a leg kick that knocks Meeks off balance momentarily.
Scarn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meeks tries to clinch
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Meeks.
Scarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarn scores with a spinning back kick!
Meeks has Scarn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Meeks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick and Meeks moves out of range easily.
Meeks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
Scarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meekss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Scarn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Scarn lands with a light punch inside.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Meeks.
Meeks blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Scarn.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meeks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Scarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Scarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meeks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Meeks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Buzz Meeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks misses with the combination.
Meeks looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Meeks.
Scarn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meeks unleashes a big counter combination but Scarn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scarn lands a right hook to the body.
Scarn throws a solid leg kick but Meeks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scarn.
Meeks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scarn avoids the head kick by Meeks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Megalos (ranked 1241 p4p, 141 weight class) and Ozzie Price (ranked 2444 p4p, 244 weight class). Price has chosen Killer Mike - Big Beast as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
149 lbs
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39
155 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ozzie Price!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Megalos jabs Price right on the nose. Price blinks but takes it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Megalos - that will leave a mark!
Price misses with a low kick as Megalos jumps back.
Megalos scores with a hook to the body. Price takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Megalos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Price fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Megalos is out of range.
Megalos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Price slips under a jab.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Megalos.
Megalos cracks the inside of Price's front leg.
Megalos moves out of range of the body kick from Price.
Megalos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Megalos gets caught napping as Price dives in and scores a takedown. Megalos manages to retain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos has Price pulled in close to control his posture.
Price is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price postures up in Megalos's guard and throws a big left but Megalos blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Megalos is on top in guard.
Price 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.
Price keeps trying to improve his position.
Megalos 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.
Price pulls Megalos in close to his closed guard and prevents Megalos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Price trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Megalos lands a couple of elbows.
Price 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.
Price trying to control the position.
Price looking for subs off his back but Megalos has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Megalos.
Megalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Price stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Megalos throws a front kick aimed at Price's knee but Price avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Price, as that shot connected.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Megalos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Megalos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilios Megalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Megalos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos cracks Price with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Megalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Price misses with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Price thumps Megalos with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos misses with a body shot.
Price takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Megalos throws a push kick but Price slaps the foot to one side.
Price takes one to the chin there.
Price getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Price misses with a hook.
Megalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Megalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos is looking to wear down Price with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Megalos is looking to land body kicks.
Megalos scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilios Megalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Megalos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good work by Price as he checks the leg kick.
Price looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Megalos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price throws a lazy right hand but Megalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Price cracks Megalos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Megalos clobbers Price with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Megalos 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Megalos, right into the meat.
Megalos moves into range and clinches up with Price.
Price works on Megalos's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Megalos as the two fighters clinch.
Price scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Megalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Price.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Megalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Price misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos.
Megalos tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Megalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Price drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Megalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price lands a left hand.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the ropes.
Price gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Megalos regains guard.
Megalos uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Price walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ozzie Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Megalos avoids the body shot from Price.
Megalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Megalos thuds a left hand into Price's body.
Megalos defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand.
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Megalos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Price misses with an uppercut
and Megalos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Megalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Price.
Price takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Megalos punishes Price's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price clobbers Megalos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Price looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Megalos moves out of range easily.
Price 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.
Price sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Price misses.
Megalos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Price does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Price throws a jab when Megalos was well out of range.
Megalos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Megalos pushes Price up against the ropes in a clinch.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A body shot lands from Megalos.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action.
Megalos blocks a body shot from Price.
Price has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Megalos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Price can turn it around.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Price back against the ropes.
Megalos digs a right hand into Price's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Price's gas tank.
Megalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megalos digs a right hand into Price's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Price's gas tank.
Megalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Megalos.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Megalos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the ropes.
Megalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Price.
Megalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prices head.
Still in the clinch, Megalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the ropes.
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Megalos lands a shot to the body.
Megalos tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
Price misses with some punches.
Megalos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Price blocks a body shot from Megalos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Megalos 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Vasilios Megalos!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Vasilios Megalos!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vasilios Megalos!
Vasilios Megalos wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wiremu Huia (ranked 1484 p4p, 176 weight class) and Jack Wilder (ranked 1485 p4p, 177 weight class). Huia comes to the ring accompanied by Poi E - Patea Maori Club. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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32
166 lbs
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31
167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Wiremu Huia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huia with a poor takedown
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Huia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Huia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia pushing down on Wilder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder is not content to let Huia control the position.
Huia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilder is just riding it out for now. Huia eventually gives up the hold.
Huia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Wilder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Wilder is trying to maintain the position but Huia is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wilder for as long as he can get away with.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard.
Huia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilder sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilder wants to control but Huia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilder misses the jab.
Huia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huia.
Wilder swings for the body but Huia moves out of range.
Huia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiremu Huia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huia slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Huia staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Huia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huia slips a jab from Wilder.
Huia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huia tries to clinch
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Good work by Huia as he checks the leg kick.
Huia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilder is looking to land body kicks.
Huia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Wilder lands.
Huia throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huia tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Wilder tries to get set, Huia tries to push him back and clinch up but Wilder manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilder misses with the body kick
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Huia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Wilder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huia gets a clinch.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huia has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Wilder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Huia is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wilder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Huia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilder clinches with his opponent.
Huia is trying to stall.
Huia has Wilder pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wilder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Huia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Huia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huia lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilder is controlling Huia's posture.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder pulls Huia in close to prevent any damage.
Wilder is trying to keep Huia in close.
Huia trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huia looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilder has Huia pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Huia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Huia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Huia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilder cracks the inside of Huia's front leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilder misses with a hook. Huia ducked under it nicely.
Huia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
Huia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilder 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Jack Wilder wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jack Wilder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 1121 p4p, 143 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 1829 p4p, 229 weight class). Cusumano comes into the arena with Gamefire blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
180 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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37
184 lbs
26 - 20 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Rigano lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano with a hook.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
Cusumano scores with a jab.
Rigano fails to land the takedown.
Cusumano is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
Rigano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cusumano with a body shot.
Rigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cusumano swivels and escapes.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano throws an off balance right hand
and Cusumano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Cusumano.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rigano dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rigano drives through with a takedown into Cusumano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Rigano tries to free his leg and advance position but Cusumano is retaining full guard.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Cusumano wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigano passes Cusumano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rigano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cusumano's thigh. Cusumano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rigano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusumano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cusumano trying to keep a closed guard but Rigano is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Cusumano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cusumano counters with a left and a right that stings Rigano.
Rigano has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano scores with a sloppy right hand. Cusumano should have avoided that one.
Cusumano scores with a nice strike.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cusumano's waist but Cusumano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Cusumano jabs at Rigano's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rigano dives in and grabs Cusumano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cusumano pushes down on Rigano's head and hops out.
Rigano is breathing heavily.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy right hand. Rigano should have avoided that one.
Cusumano sizes up Rigano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rigano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rigano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Cusumano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cusumano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
Cusumano lands a jab to the nose.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Rigano moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rigano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cusumano.
Rigano is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigano shoots in and drives through. Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano lands a right hook to the body.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Cusumano misses with a jab to the body
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano throws a counter combo.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano fails with the takedown.
A low kick from Cusumano is predictable there
enabling Rigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Rigano connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cusumano's waist but Cusumano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cusumano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cusumano lands a left and a right that send Rigano crashing to the mat, dazed. Cusumano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cusumano.
Cusumano tries a low kick but Rigano avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rigano looks for a takedown but Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cusumano lands a nice shot that snaps Rigano's head back.
Rigano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cusumano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rigano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cusumano wants to get back to full guard.
Cusumano is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano with the ground and pound but Cusumano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigano trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
Rigano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cusumano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cusumano lands a couple of digs.
Rigano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cusumano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigano has a closed guard, preventing Cusumano from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cusumano doesn't defend quickly enough and Rigano has managed to lock this one up! Can Cusumano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rigano on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 525 p4p, 65 weight class) and Gary Day (ranked 1251 p4p, 144 weight class). Day has chosen Last minute - Great day to choke you out as his entrance music. Gary Day 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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Joy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Day.
Ho Joy thumps Day with a low kick.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day connects with a leg kick. Ho Joy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Day misses with a looping right.
Ho Joy throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy avoids the head kick by Day.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho Joy's waist but Ho Joy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Day off to one side.
Day looks to land a combination but Ho Joy avoids it well.
Ho Joy misses with a hook.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Day at a distance.
Day misses with a double jab.
Day takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ho Joy!
Ho Joy thumps Day with a low kick.
Ho Joy misses with the combination.
Ho Joy jabs Day right on the nose. Day blinks but takes it well.
Ho Joy moves out of range as Day strikes.
Ho Joy moves out of range of the body kick.
Day fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho Joy is out of range.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Day lands in his opponent's guard.
Day drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ho Joy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Day has Ho Joy in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy looking to pass the guard.
Day not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ho Joy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy dominated that round.
That's time! Ho Joy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ho Joy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Ho Joy.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ho Joy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ho Joy takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day swings for the body but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Day throws out a leg kick but Ho Joy moves out of range and Day only half commits.
Ho Joy lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ho Joy's calf.
Ho Joy misses with a wild combination.
Ho Joy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day 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.
Day lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Day controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ho Joy holds on and takes a little breather.
Ho Joy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ho Joy controlling Day's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a big right hand that misses.
Ho Joy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Day throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ho Joy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
Day throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ho Joy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ho Joy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ho Joy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ho Joy takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Joy swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Ho Joy's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Day checks a low kick from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy blocks a jab.
Day staying out of range there.
Day clinches with his opponent.
Day prevents Ho Joy from breaking the clinch.
Day drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ho Joy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ho Joy is working Day over against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
Day working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy - that landed with a thud.
Ho Joy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Ho Joy lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Day.
A short body shot lands from Ho Joy as the two fighters clinch.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Joy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Do Ho Joy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the ropes.
Ho Joy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ho Joy tries to stall but Day uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day lands with a right to the head.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Ho Joy avoids it by throwing Day back against the ropes.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho Joy blocking some punches.
Day has Ho Joy pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ho Joy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ho Joy tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Joy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ho Joy cracks Day with a nice body shot.
Day tries a body shot but Ho Joy blocks it.
Day lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Day cracks Ho Joy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Ho Joy moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy scoring well with a low kick there.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the body
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ho Joy lands with a good body shot.
Ho Joy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Day tries to score with a low kick but Ho Joy moves his leg out of the way.
Ho Joy misses with an uppercut.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho Joy misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy misses with a leg kick.
Do Ho Joy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Ho Joy checks a low kick from Day.
Ho Joy sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy.
Day tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ho Joy defends well and Day ends up having to push Ho Joy into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ho Joy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Day in his tracks.
Ho Joy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ho Joy throws a push kick but Day slaps the foot to one side.
Day looks to land a combination. Ho Joy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Day checks a low kick from Ho Joy.
A jab lands there for Ho Joy.
Jab from Day.
Ho Joy scores with a leg kick.
Day's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Joy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ho Joy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ho Joy checks a low kick from Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Day.
Ho Joy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ho Joy instigates a clinch.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
Day misses with some punches.
Day working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho Joy is leaning against Day and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ho Joy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Day or not.
Ho Joy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ho Joy looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy had his way with Gary Day in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ho Joy clobbers Day with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Do Ho Joy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho Joy cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
Day misses with the combination.
Do Ho Joy is winning the standup battle so far.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Day takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho Joy wants to clinch.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ho Joy counters by clinching up.
Day misses with some punches.
Day is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho Joy presses Day against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Ho Joy presses Day against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Day is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ho Joy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Day working aggressively here.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Ho Joy avoids it by throwing Day back against the ropes.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho Joy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A hook to the body from Ho Joy.
Day tries a body shot but Ho Joy blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Day.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Do Ho Joy.
I think Ho Joy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Do Ho Joy wins by unanimous decision!
Do Ho Joy is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Do Ho Joy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Nielsen (ranked 364 p4p, 39 weight class) and Hannibal Barca (ranked 1234 p4p, 140 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannibal Barca!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barca.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nielsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nielsen swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
A low kick from Barca is predictable there
and Nielsen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barca tries to land a body kick
and Nielsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barca is rocked!
Nielsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca is still on wobbly legs! Can Nielsen finish him?
Nielsen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Barca right on the button. Barca goes down! Nielsen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nielsen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Nielsen!
Bobo Nielsen retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bobo Nielsen gave a big smile as he said 'Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.
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