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Grunge 18: Say Hello To Heaven PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shin Tsu (ranked 23230 p4p, 23142 weight class) and Jack Fellers (ranked 619 p4p, 621 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shin Tsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Fellers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellers lands a nice looking body shot.
Fellers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsu doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fellers. That one must have hurt.
Tsu throws a right hand that misses
and Fellers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good shot there by Fellers.
Fellers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fellers lands a front kick.
Tsu throws a poor cross that misses
and Fellers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fellers with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fellers.
Fellers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fellers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsu walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Fellers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fellers on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsu swings widly with a right hand
and Fellers counters with a leg kick.
Fellers scores with a punch to the head.
Fellers with a jab.
Tsu is breathing heavily.
Tsu misses with a body punch
and Fellers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Tsu is rocked!
Fellers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsu throws out the jab.
Fellers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsu's hands.
Oh Tsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsu takes one to the chin there.
Fellers lands a nice looking body kick.
Tsu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Fellers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fellers lands a big right hand that sends Tsu crashing to the mat! Fellers stays standing though and waves Tsu back to his feet!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fellers! Tsu is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Fellers!
Jack Fellers made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Howdy Fellers...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Og King Kong Sacred Saints Gang (ranked 23205 p4p, 14064 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 594 p4p, 580 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Og King Kong Sacred Saints Gang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krejza scores with a nice body kick.
Krejza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sacred Saints Gang wants to improve his position but Krejza is controlling well.
Krejza stands up out of the half guard.
Sacred Saints Gang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Krejza tries to escape but Sacred Saints Gang is in control.
Sacred Saints Gang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Krejza gets back to half guard.
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!
Krejza keeping control of the position.
Krejza kicks Sacred Saints Gang off and gets back to his feet.
Krejza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sacred Saints Gang will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza throws a series of punches but Sacred Saints Gang avoids them all with ease.
Krejza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sacred Saints Gang is looking to escape.
Krejza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sacred Saints Gang tries to roll over but Krejza keeps him under control.
Krejza stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sacred Saints Gang to get to his feet.
Krejza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sacred Saints Gang on his heels. He'll look to pass Sacred Saints Gang's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sacred Saints Gang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sacred Saints Gang is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krejza can't fight it off and eventually Sacred Saints Gang manages to take the fight to the floor. Krejza looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Krejza manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sacred Saints Gang is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacred Saints Gang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sacred Saints Gang is trying to break the clinch but Krejza has him pressed against the cage.
Sacred Saints Gang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krejza has one foot on Sacred Saints Gang's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Krejza misses with a two punch combination.
Krejza misses with the combination.
Krejza looks to land a body kick but Sacred Saints Gang moved away.
Krejza closes the distance and clinches up with Sacred Saints Gang, looking for a takedown. Krejza pushes Sacred Saints Gang against the cage but Sacred Saints Gang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krejza has managed to clinch.
Sacred Saints Gang is trying to break free.
Sacred Saints Gang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Krejza.
Sacred Saints Gang throws a head kick but Krejza moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krejza tries to bum rush Sacred Saints Gang with a series of wild strikes but Sacred Saints Gang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krejza avoids the head kick by Sacred Saints Gang.
Krejza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sacred Saints Gang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Sacred Saints Gang misses.
Sacred Saints Gang avoids a kick to the body.
Sacred Saints Gang is looking to counter punch.
Krejza lands a nice looking body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sacred Saints Gang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Krejza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krejza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krejza pushes Sacred Saints Gang up against the cage in a clinch.
Krejza is trying to trip Sacred Saints Gang. He has hold of a leg but Sacred Saints Gang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Krejza persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krejza scoring with some ground and pound.
Krejza looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sacred Saints Gang keeping moving, preventing Krejza from controlling successfully.
Sacred Saints Gang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sacred Saints Gang tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacred Saints Gang keeping full guard, as Krejza tries to pass.
Krejza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krejza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krejza scoring with some ground and pound.
Krejza landing some decent shots from guard.
Krejza postures up and lands a big shot to Sacred Saints Gang's brow.
Krejza stopping the sweep attempt from Sacred Saints Gang.
Krejza looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sacred Saints Gang wants to stand up but Krejza is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenik Krejza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krejza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sacred Saints Gang.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Krejza. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sacred Saints Gang misses with a body punch
and Krejza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sacred Saints Gang gets tackled into the cage by Krejza. Krejza maintains the clinch.
Krejza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sacred Saints Gang throws a leg kick but Krejza moved away.
Krejza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sacred Saints Gang's half guard.
Jenik Krejza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sacred Saints Gang wants to get back to full guard.
Sacred Saints Gang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sacred Saints Gang.
Krejza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krejza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sacred Saints Gang working a defensive guard here.
Krejza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sacred Saints Gang is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacred Saints Gang wants to sweep here but Krejza controlling him for the moment.
Krejza wants to control from the top but Sacred Saints Gang keeps moving.
Sacred Saints Gang 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.
Sacred Saints Gang controls Krejza momentarily but Krejza frees himself.
Sacred Saints Gang 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.
Krejza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krejza stands and throws Sacred Saints Gang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krejza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krejza trying to control the position but Sacred Saints Gang is working away.
Krejza has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sacred Saints Gang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krejza is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krejza looking to control but Sacred Saints Gang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sacred Saints Gang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sacred Saints Gang wants to control but Krejza is having none of it.
Krejza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sacred Saints Gang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sacred Saints Gang shrugs it off.
Sacred Saints Gang wants to control but Krejza is having none of it.
Sacred Saints Gang is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krejza with shots to the head and body - Sacred Saints Gang looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sacred Saints Gang is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Krejza cracks Sacred Saints Gang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Krejza looking to finish Sacred Saints Gang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sacred Saints Gang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacred Saints Gang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Krejza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sacred Saints Gang is one step ahead there.
Sacred Saints Gang postures up.
Krejza has his feet on Sacred Saints Gang's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krejza throws a head kick but Sacred Saints Gang moves out of range.
Sacred Saints Gang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krejza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sacred Saints Gang as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Sacred Saints Gang misses the target.
Krejza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sacred Saints Gang counters with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sacred Saints Gang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sacred Saints Gang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krejza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sacred Saints Gang is in Krejza's guard.
Krejza manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacred Saints Gang is trying to push Krejza away but Krejza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krejza manages to break the clinch.
Krejza looking to score a takedown here. Sacred Saints Gang is defending well but Krejza drives through and ends up in Sacred Saints Gang's guard.
Sacred Saints Gang wriggles free and stands up.
Krejza has closed the distance and engaged Sacred Saints Gang in a clinch.
Sacred Saints Gang is trying to break the clinch but Krejza is controlling him.
Krejza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krejza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sacred Saints Gang looks to land a right hand but Krejza moved out of range.
Krejza misses with a wild combination.
Sacred Saints Gang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenik Krejza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Krejza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sacred Saints Gang tries a head kick but it misses.
Krejza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sacred Saints Gang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krejza is trying to defend but Sacred Saints Gang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sacred Saints Gang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krejza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sacred Saints Gang is working away from the top position though.
Sacred Saints Gang working Krejza over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacred Saints Gang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sacred Saints Gang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krejza has one foot on Sacred Saints Gang's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sacred Saints Gang just misses with a punch to the body.
Krejza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Krejza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Og King Kong Sacred Saints Gang has been cut.
Sacred Saints Gang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krejza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krejza throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Krejza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krejza takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krejza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krejza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Krejza lands a head kick!
Sacred Saints Gang is rocked!
Krejza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sacred Saints Gang. No joy for Krejza on that attempt.
Sacred Saints Gang is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Krejza does no damage.
Sacred Saints Gang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sacred Saints Gang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sacred Saints Gang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Krejza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sacred Saints Gang connects with a decent elbow.
Krejza defending against the ground and pound.
Krejza wants to control but Sacred Saints Gang postures up.
Sacred Saints Gang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sacred Saints Gang trying to control the action but Krejza is working from the bottom.
Sacred Saints Gang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacred Saints Gang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krejza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sacred Saints Gang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Krejza wants to control but Sacred Saints Gang postures up.
Krejza tries to improve position but can't.
Krejza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Krejza throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krejza.
Sacred Saints Gang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Krejza throws the kick towards the body but Sacred Saints Gang avoids it.
Krejza is looking to clinch.
Krejza moves into the clinch successfully.
Krejza turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacred Saints Gang bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krejza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sacred Saints Gang was covering up waiting for the punch and Krejza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sacred Saints Gang wants to stand and escape but Krejza is having none of it.
Krejza connects with a couple of short punches.
Og King Kong Sacred Saints Gang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sacred Saints Gang keeping moving, preventing Krejza from controlling successfully.
Sacred Saints Gang has his foot on Krejza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krejza works his way back into a safe position though.
Krejza advances to half guard.
Jenik Krejza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krejza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sacred Saints Gang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krejza pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jenik Krejza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krejza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenik Krejza!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Homeless Guy (ranked 23970 p4p, 7522 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 486 p4p, 516 weight class). Homeless Guy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homeless Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Guy has knocked Rad down with a huge combo! Guy steps away and waves a wobbly Rad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Rad is rocked!
Rad throws an off balance right hand
and Guy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guy.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Guy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rad's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rad drops to his knees and Guy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homeless Guy!
During a confident post fight interview, Homeless Guy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kyle Rad stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17096 p4p, 21589 weight class) and Lazar Markov (ranked 691 p4p, 718 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinoa Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazar Markov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smiff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markov tries to sprawl but Smiff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smiff wants to work for an arm triangle but Markov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smiff works his way into side control.
Smiff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Markov is looking for a sweep.
Smiff has an Americana. Markov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smiff is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smiff hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Quinoa Smiff!
An out of breath and clearly excited Quinoa Smiff thanked The Dirty Needle Project for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bea Mason (ranked 2790 p4p, 18509 weight class) and Cajetan Shashi (ranked 393 p4p, 664 weight class). Bea Mason could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cajetan Shashi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bea Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajetan Shashi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shashi trying to control from the bottom.
Shashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Shashi is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Shashi tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Shashi manages to get to full guard.
Shashi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shashi looking to control.
Shashi is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Shashi working a defensive guard here.
Shashi working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shashi trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason trying to control but Shashi is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shashi is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Shashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
Shashi is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Mason trying to control but Shashi postures up.
Shashi trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Shashi trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shashi postures up.
That's four 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.
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shashi has passed into half guard!
Shashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shashi seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shashi is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cajetan Shashi 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.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason dives in and grabs Shashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shashi pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shashi sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Shashi is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shashi avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Shashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shashi tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi missing with punches from the bottom.
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Shashi is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi gets full guard.
Shashi has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shashi throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shashi is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shashi looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Shashi wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason won't allow Shashi to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Shashi sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Mason sets himself, and Shashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Mason avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Shashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Shashi as Mason shoots in.
Shashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Shashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shashi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mason keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shashi as Mason tries to tie him up.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mason fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shashi is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mason is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shashi manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cajetan Shashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shashi misses with a two punch combination.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason gets caught napping as Shashi dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.
Shashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cajetan Shashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shashi tries to move to mount but Mason blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi blocks the strikes from Mason.
Shashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Shashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason is staying active underneath Shashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shashi is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Shashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shashi wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Shashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mason is just riding it out for now. Shashi eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Shashi has control of the leg.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shashi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shashi's back!
Mason tries to keep control of the position but Shashi is staying busy.
Shashi breaks Mason's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shashi's guard.
Shashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Cajetan Shashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shashi is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cajetan Shashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cajetan Shashi!
Cajetan Shashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 3605 p4p, 4485 weight class) and Ky Tycoon (ranked 355 p4p, 397 weight class). Cha comes to the cage accompanied by Gaullin - Moonlight. Tycoon has chosen Im the champ as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tae Shik Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cha throws a hook but Tycoon avoids it easily.
Tycoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ky Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tycoon with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cha to counter with a crisp jab.
Tycoon has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cha to counter with a crisp jab.
Cha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Tae Shik Cha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ky Tycoon.
Tycoon tries for a takedown but Cha circles away easily
and Cha counters with a nice right hand that sends Tycoon toppling to the canvas! Tycoon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cha finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cha as he avoids it easily.
Tycoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cha counters with a straight right hand.
Tycoon is rocked!
Cha throws an overhand right that drops Tycoon like a sack of potatoes! Cha dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Shik Cha!
Our winner, Tae Shik Cha, 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.
The defeated Ky Tycoon had this to say: 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dick (ranked 3998 p4p, 5016 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 505 p4p, 575 weight class). Valentin Hadjiev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick shoots in for a double leg but Hadjiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hadjiev wants to stand up but Dick is controlling him.
Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick throwing strikes but missing.
Dick stops Hadjiev from standing up.
Dick connects with a couple of short punches.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hadjiev's head.
Dick stops Hadjiev from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dick is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hadjiev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hadjiev has his takedown stuffed
and Dick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hadjiev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dick is on him like a limpet, forcing Hadjiev back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hadjiev after a bit of a struggle.
Dick is pressed up against the cage. Hadjiev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dick down to the mat. Dick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nick Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Hadjiev shows good takedown defense.
Hadjiev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hadjiev. No joy for Dick on that attempt.
Hadjiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dick feinted with a counter takedown.
Hadjiev gets a double leg takedown into Dick's guard.
Hadjiev with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hadjiev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hadjiev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dick lands in his opponent's guard.
Hadjiev has his feet on Dick's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hadjiev stuffs the takedown.
Hadjiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dick's waist but Dick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hadjiev off to one side.
Hadjiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dick avoids it really well and circles away.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hadjiev as he jumps to the side.
Hadjiev feints the counter takedown.
Dick shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dick lands in his opponent's guard.
Dick with a nice head shot there.
Dick works over Hadjiev with some ground and pound from guard.
Hadjiev wants to sweep but no luck.
Dick lands a couple of digs.
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet but Dick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hadjiev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hadjiev stops Dick from getting back to his feet.
Dick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hadjiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadjiev prevents Dick from standing back up.
Dick has one foot on Hadjiev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hadjiev tries for a takedown but Dick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dick attempts a counter takedown but Hadjiev avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Dick with that takedown attempt.
Hadjiev slaps away a takedown attempt from Dick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dick stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Dick as Hadjiev shoots in.
Hadjiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Hadjiev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Dick will probably get the nod.
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.
Hadjiev dives in and scores a takedown into Dick's guard.
Hadjiev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hadjiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dick's waist but Dick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hadjiev off to one side.
No luck for Dick with that takedown attempt.
Dick looks for a takedown but Hadjiev sprawls well.
Hadjiev has a takedown stuffed.
Dick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hadjiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadjiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dick goes for a double leg but Hadjiev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hadjiev continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet.
Dick is looking for a kimura here.
Hadjiev is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dick drops an elbow to the side of Hadjiev's head.
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet.
Dick winds up and cracks Hadjiev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dick lands strikes from half guard.
Dick maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hadjiev could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dick has cracked it and Hadjiev is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Dick!
Nick Dick 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 Military Industrial Complex (ranked 914 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Shi Fu Tu (ranked 113 p4p, 123 weight class). Complex's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rusty Cage - Johnny Cash. Fu Tu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Klendathu drop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shi Fu Tu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Military Industrial Complex's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Military Industrial Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shi Fu Tu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex throws a jab but it's blocked by Fu Tu.
Complex 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.
Complex misses with a straight right.
Fu Tu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fu Tu lands a nice hook to Complex's body. Complex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Complex defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand.
Complex misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Fu Tu coming out on top.
Complex connects with a leg kick.
Complex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fu Tu swivels and escapes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fu Tu, as that shot connected.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Complex.
Fu Tu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.
Complex drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fu Tu sprawls and moves away.
Complex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Complex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Complex there.
Complex missing with a left hand there. Fu Tu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu Tu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Complex cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.
As Fu Tu backs away, Complex returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Complex.
Fu Tu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Complex's hands.
Complex checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Complex.
Fu Tu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Complex counters with a shoot takedown. Fu Tu fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu has momentary wrist control but Complex slips an elbow through the middle.
Fu Tu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Complex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fu Tu is trying to hold Complex in close to prevent damage but Complex has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu gets full guard.
Complex not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fu Tu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fu Tu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fu Tu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Complex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fu Tu wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving.
Complex keeping full guard, as Fu Tu tries to pass.
Complex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fu Tu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fu Tu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fu Tu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex working a defensive guard here.
Complex keeping full guard, as Fu Tu tries to pass.
Fu Tu wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving.
Complex looking for a guillotine here but Fu Tu defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fu Tu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Complex has tightened it up now! Fu Tu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Military Industrial Complex!
A very excited looking Military Industrial Complex made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Joseph Proudhon (ranked 1468 p4p, 3212 weight class) and Bruno Niedzwiedzinski (ranked 202 p4p, 412 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedzinski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Proudhon jabs Niedzwiedzinski right on the nose. Niedzwiedzinski blinks but takes it well.
Niedzwiedzinski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Proudhon throws a big counter combination but Niedzwiedzinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a body kick that misses
and Proudhon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niedzwiedzinski thinking.
Niedzwiedzinski avoids the body shot from Proudhon.
Niedzwiedzinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Proudhon.
Niedzwiedzinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Proudhon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Proudhon throws a lazy right hand but Niedzwiedzinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niedzwiedzinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proudhon counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Niedzwiedzinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niedzwiedzinski looks to throw the jab but Proudhon is out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Proudhon looks to score with a jab to the body but Niedzwiedzinski is just out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Proudhon connects with a single shot there.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to bum rush Proudhon with a series of wild strikes but Proudhon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Proudhon is looking to counter punch.
Proudhon misses with a hook. Niedzwiedzinski ducked under it nicely.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a series of punches but Proudhon avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Proudhon catches Niedzwiedzinski right on the button with a cross.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Proudhon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niedzwiedzinski! Proudhon lets Niedzwiedzinski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Niedzwiedzinski is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudhon throws a body punch but Niedzwiedzinski moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Proudhon finish him?
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch but Proudhon moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski seems to have recovered his senses.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a body kick.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Proudhon moves out of range easily.
As Niedzwiedzinski looks to move away, Proudhon throws a big counter combo but Niedzwiedzinski just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niedzwiedzinski moves away.
Niedzwiedzinski thows a leg kick but Proudhon checks it
and Proudhon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Niedzwiedzinski takes one to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzinski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Proudhon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Proudhon counters with a big right hand! Oh Niedzwiedzinski is in trouble here! Proudhon follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon retains his light heavyweight title!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 545 p4p, 1225 weight class) and Kimmo Kallio (ranked 88 p4p, 200 weight class). Kebab Nurminen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kimmo Kallio's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range.
Nurminen avoids a kick to the body.
Nurminen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Nurminen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurminen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kallio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurminen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kallio.
Nurminen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen tries to work over Kallio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurminen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kallio.
Nurminen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kallio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurminen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
We've been informed that Kallio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurminen misses the target.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Nurminen's body.
A clash of legs there as Kallio blocks the low kick.
A shot to the liver by Kallio. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen looks for the body kick but Kallio saw that one coming.
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!
Nurminen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kallio lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kallio. That's going to slow Nurminen down.
Kallio lands a right hook to the body.
Nurminen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallio.
Kallio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurminen.
Kallio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kallio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurminen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kallio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kallio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kallio stuns Nurminen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kallio counters with a left and a right that stings Nurminen.
Nurminen rushes Kallio and presses him up against the cage.
Nurminen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Nurminen goes for a takedown attempt but Kallio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Kallio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen misses with a combination
and Kallio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kallio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kallio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurminen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurminen misses with a hook.
Kallio blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
A little feinted left hand from Nurminen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kallio with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing.
Nurminen is looking to chop away at Kallio's legs.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
Kallio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurminen. Nurminen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Jab, jab by Kallio - just one landing.
Nurminen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurminen clobbers Kallio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kallio lands a jab to Nurminen's midsection.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Nurminen slips the punch.
Nurminen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kallio's guard.
Kallio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurminen is one step ahead there.
Kallio pulls Nurminen in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurminen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kallio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio is looking to stand up but Nurminen isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio throws an off balance right hand
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurminen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kallio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nurminen really felt that one!
Kallio connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio scores with a push kick.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen gets a takedown into half guard.
Nurminen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kallio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kallio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurminen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kallio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurminen is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kallio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kallio to regain full guard.
Kallio keeping moving, preventing Nurminen from controlling successfully.
Kallio is pulling down on Nurminen's head to control his posture.
Kallio keeping full guard, as Nurminen tries to pass.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurminen trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen throws an elbow that misses. Kallio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurminen's guard. Nice move by Kallio!
Nurminen has his hands on Kallio's head, controlling the position.
Kallio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nurminen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nurminen scores with a takedown into Kallio's guard.
Nurminen throws a strike but Kallio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nurminen is trying to hold Kallio in close to prevent damage but Kallio has managed to pass into half guard.
Nurminen is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kallio jumps into side control!
Kallio decides to stand back up.
Nurminen throws a wild body kick that Kallio sees coming a mile off.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurminen throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kallio! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurminen throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
Kallio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nurminen's head.
Kallio connects with a high kick.
Nurminen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kallio scores with a hook to the body. Nurminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kallio scores with a leg kick.
Nurminen throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Kallio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurminen is looking to clinch but Kallio is avoiding it.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurminen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kallio can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nurminen tries to work over Kallio's front leg with a kick but Kallio checks it.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Nurminen misses with a takedown attempt - Kallio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kallio stuns Nurminen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallio but Kallio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurminen throws an off balance right hand
and Kallio counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Kallio
and Nurminen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurminen eats them both and turns towards Kallio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kallio connects with an inside leg kick.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen is looking to counter punch.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Nurminen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurminen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurminen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kallio fakes the leg kick and cracks Nurminen in the body.
Kallio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio digs a good hook to Nurminen's body.
Kallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kallio works the jab nicely.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Nurminen moves out of range easily.
Nurminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurminen throws a looping overhand right but Kallio ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circling - Nurminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurminen throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Nurminen swings widly with a right hand
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurminen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurminen attempts a counter takedown but Kallio avoids it well and moves away.
Kallio cracks Nurminen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurminen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Nurminen.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio lands with a nice body kick.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut.
Kallio counters with a body kick.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
Kallio swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurminen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio thumps Nurminen with a low kick.
Nurminen motions for Kallio to come forward. Nurminen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio jabs Nurminen right on the nose. Nurminen blinks but takes it well.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Nurminen moves out of range.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurminen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kallio swivels and escapes.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Nurminen moved out of range nicely.
Nurminen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Nurminen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kallio defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses
and Nurminen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kallio sizes up Nurminen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Nurminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurminen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio pushes Nurminen away with a front kick.
Nurminen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurminen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Nurminen.
Nurminen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurminen misses with a left hand
and Kallio counters with a three punch combo that has Nurminen backing up. Nurminen nods at Kallio to acknowledge the strikes.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Nurminen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kallio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurminen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kallio throws a shot to the body.
Kallio throws a push kick but Nurminen slaps the foot to one side.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio throws a right hand that Nurminen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurminen also avoids with ease.
Kallio stuffs the takedown.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurminen blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kallio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurminen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Nurminen is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kallio misses.
Kallio stalks Nurminen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurminen's face. Nurminen staggers backwards, shaken.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kallio. Nurminen shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Nurminen is looking to counter punch.
Nurminen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kallio's hands.
Nurminen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kallio defends well and Nurminen ends up having to push Kallio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurminen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio misses with a shot to the body
letting Nurminen counter with a right hand.
Kallio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kallio wants it to stay on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kallio scores with a push kick.
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurminen.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurminen misses the target.
Nurminen misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kallio! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab by Nurminen.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
Nurminen wants to clinch up but Kallio keeps it at a distance.
Kallio thinks about the counter body kick.
Nurminen throws a hook to the side of Kallio's head but Kallio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kallio misses with a wild combination.
Kallio slips under a jab from Nurminen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Nurminen catches Kallio right on the button with a cross.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nurminen is looking to counter punch.
Nurminen loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Nurminen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio punishes Nurminen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio lands a jab-cross combination.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kallio scores with a hook to the body. Nurminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurminen motions for Kallio to come forward. Nurminen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio digs a good body shot into Nurminen's ribs.
Nurminen scores with a body shot.
Kallio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kallio wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kallio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nurminen really felt that one!
Kallio lands a body shot.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Kallio moved out of range nicely.
Nurminen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nurminen loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Nurminen dives in for a single leg takedown but Kallio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kallio thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kallio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurminen at a distance.
Kallio throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Nurminen misses
and Kallio counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
Kallio pushes Nurminen away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Nurminen misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Kallio. That snapped Nurminen's head back.
Nurminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurminen.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurminen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kallio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kallio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurminen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kallio throws a lazy right hand but Nurminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
Kallio misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Nurminen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kallio counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Nurminen seems unphased.
Kallio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurminen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurminen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kallio at a distance.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kallio defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Kebab Nurminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurminen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kallio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Kimmo Kallio 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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