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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Flijers (ranked 24620 p4p, 24696 weight class) and KT Delight (ranked 639 p4p, 688 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben Flijers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, KT Delight!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Delight misses the shot to the body.
Delight throws a head kick that misses.
Delight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flijers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Delight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flijers lands a jab to the nose.
Flijers lands with a cross.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Flijers! Delight is out on his feet! Flijers rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Delight is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Delight is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Flijers!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruben Flijers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 5536 p4p, 6795 weight class) and Antero Aalto (ranked 571 p4p, 630 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Aalto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aalto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bukowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bukowski 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.
Aalto trying to control but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Aalto preventing the sweep.
Aalto is fighting to break Bukowski's control of his arms but Bukowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bukowski wants to sweep here but Aalto controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aalto is aware though and is defending well.
Aalto trying to control but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Aalto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aalto preventing the sweep.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aalto closes the distance and clinches up with Bukowski, looking for a takedown. Aalto pushes Bukowski against the cage but Bukowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bukowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukowski throwing a counter right hand but Aalto manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Bukowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Bukowski tries to sprawl but Aalto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bukowski actively working from the bottom here.
Aalto is trying to control. Bukowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukowski gets back to full guard.
Bukowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Bukowski is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski is trying to control the position but Aalto postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Bukowski is trying to keep Aalto in close.
Aalto trying to control but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Aalto is stalling in the full guard.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Bukowski working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aalto gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aalto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aalto is keen to just control but Bukowski is a slippery customer.
Bukowski gets full guard.
Bukowski wants to control but Aalto passes easily into half guard.
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Bukowski is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard.
Bukowski is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski trying to control here.
Aalto works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bukowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.
Aalto tries to move into range but Bukowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukowski.
Antero Aalto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bukowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Bukowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aalto.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aalto's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bukowski.
Bukowski stalls.
Aalto breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aalto is fending him off so far but Bukowski persists. Nope, Aalto circles away and we're back to standing.
Aalto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bukowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Aalto wants to counter with a clinch but Bukowski pushes him away.
Aalto shoots in but Bukowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukowski misses the target.
Aalto shoots in looking for a takedown. Bukowski tries to sprawl out of it but Aalto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bukowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Bukowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aalto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bukowski circles away.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aalto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bukowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bukowski stalling in the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
Bukowski slows down the pace here.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
Aalto tries to pull guard but Bukowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Aalto drops back down to his feet.
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bukowski is trying to trip Aalto. He has hold of a leg but Aalto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bukowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski passes Aalto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bukowski looks to land a strike but Aalto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aalto wants to stand up but Bukowski is controlling him.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aalto is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski working the ground and pound.
Bukowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aalto is trying to escape the position but Bukowski is controlling the position.
Aalto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bukowski.
Aalto prevents Bukowski from moving into mount.
Aalto is looking for a sweep.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukowski tries to move to mount but Aalto blocks the move with his legs.
Bukowski controls the position from side control.
Bukowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
Aalto wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.
Aalto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bukowski misses with a low kick.
Aalto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aalto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bukowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Aalto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bukowski effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto jumps guard but Bukowski stands there with Aalto around his waist. Aalto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Bukowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukowski has clasped his hands together around Aalto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bukowski swings around for an armbar but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bukowski's guard.
Aalto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bukowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bukowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski working a defensive guard but Aalto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bukowski tries to bench press Aalto off him but Aalto keeps the position.
Bukowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bukowski wants to control but Aalto postures up.
Bukowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aalto's best efforts.
Aalto is keen to just control but Bukowski is a slippery customer.
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!
Bukowski moves into full guard.
Bukowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aalto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aalto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bukowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bukowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukowski, not yet.
Bukowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aalto defends it easily.
Aalto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bukowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aalto has passed into half guard!
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bukowski is staying active underneath Aalto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bukowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Bukowski is defending well.
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Bukowski is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto throwing shots but Bukowski is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antero Aalto.
I think Bukowski 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charles Bukowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mai Tai (ranked 5484 p4p, 6640 weight class) and Israel Okoye (ranked 497 p4p, 559 weight class). The key to victory for Mai Tai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mai Tai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Israel Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tai with a hook.
 It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut.
Okoye is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tai stuns Okoye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tai misses with a hook. Okoye ducked under it nicely.
Okoye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tai defends it well.
Tai throws a body punch but Okoye moves out of range.
Okoye slips under a jab from Tai.
Tai swings widly with a right hand
and Okoye counters with a takedown into side control.
Okoye controls the position.
Tai is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoye moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Okoye works to advance to full mount. Tai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okoye controlling his opponent.
Okoye moves to back control.
Okoye biding his time, controlling Tai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Okoye has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Okoye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Okoye's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Okoye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tai to score with a decent uppercut.
Tai looks to land a combination but Okoye avoids it well.
Okoye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Okoye moves out of range of the strikes.
Tai throws a series of punches but Okoye avoids them all with ease.
Tai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okoye counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Okoye passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye decides to stand back up.
Tai misses the shot to the body.
And Okoye tries to counter it with a takedown but Tai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okoye blocks a jab.
Okoye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Okoye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai.
Tai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Okoye slips a jab and a cross from Tai.
Mai Tai is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
Okoye blocks a jab.
Okoye feints the counter takedown.
Tai wants to clinch.
Mai Tai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai throws a big shot that misses.
Tai throws a hook but Okoye avoids it easily.
Okoye takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tai throws an off balance right hand
and Okoye counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tai controls Okoye momentarily but Okoye frees himself.
Okoye is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Okoye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoye stopping the sweep attempt from Tai.
Okoye's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Okoye passes Tai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okoye with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Okoye's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Okoye is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Okoye takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Israel Okoye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Israel Okoye's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Okoye blocks a jab.
Tai wants to clinch
and Okoye counters with a shoot takedown. Tai fights it but they end up in guard.
Okoye controls from within his opponent's guard.
Okoye passes Tai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye is continuing to stall.
Mai Tai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Israel Okoye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tai lands a nice shot to the body.
Tai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okoye counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tai won't be happy with that.
Okoye staying calm.
Yet more stalling tactics from Okoye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Okoye.
Okoye with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Okoye has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Okoye content just to control the position here.
The adventures of Okoye the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Okoye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okoye 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Okoye!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hardman (ranked 5426 p4p, 5453 weight class) and Devonte Pinks (ranked 565 p4p, 568 weight class). Pinks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HUMBLE.. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from Pinks.
Pinks presses Hardman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardman is trying to force a seperation but Pinks has the dominant position.
Hardman is trying to break the clinch but Pinks is controlling him.
Pinks lands with a short shot to the head.
Pinks lands with a light punch inside.
Hardman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Pinks.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinks scores with a hook to the body.
Pinks lands a body punch.
Pinks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Pinks counters with a nice right hand that sends Hardman toppling to the canvas! Hardman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pinks finish him?!
 Hardman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hardman head around and knocks him out cold! Pinks hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
During a confident post fight interview, Devonte Pinks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allen Brown (ranked 4290 p4p, 5390 weight class) and Jimi Korpela (ranked 481 p4p, 546 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Allen Brown!
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, Jimi Korpela!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a combination
and Korpela counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korpela misses with a body punch.
Korpela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown prevents a body shot from Korpela.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown tries to break free but Korpela pushes him back against the cage.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Korpela with the inside leg kick.
Korpela lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korpela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Korpela.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korpela manages to avoid it.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korpela throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korpela throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Korpela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Korpela counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Korpela.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpela.
Korpela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Korpela - that will leave a mark!
Brown is looking to wear down Korpela with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korpela circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korpela was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Korpela thumps Brown with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Korpela slips the punch.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Korpela, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korpela goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Korpela blocks the leg kick.
Brown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Korpela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korpela with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Korpela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korpela takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Korpela thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown tries to clinch there but Korpela circles away.
Korpela steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Brown throws a body punch but Korpela moves out of range.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korpela was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Korpela replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brown blocks it well.
Korpela tries a head kick but it misses.
Korpela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korpela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korpela moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown takes a swing at Korpela's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpela scores with a nice body kick.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korpela.
Korpela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korpela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korpela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Korpela throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korpela counters by clinching up.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Korpela has double underhooks.
Korpela with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Korpela has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Korpela scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korpela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpela lands a shoulder strike.
Korpela lands with a left to the head.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korpela has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Korpela unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Korpela.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Korpela has double underhooks.
Brown wants to break free but Korpela has control.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korpela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korpela. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpela.
Korpela throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Korpela dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Korpela connects with an inside leg kick.
Korpela lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Korpela swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Korpela scores with a push kick.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Korpela counters with a solid body kick.
Nice defenses there by Korpela.
Korpela steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Korpela defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Korpela is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Korpela counters with a slapping leg kick.
Korpela with a nice calf kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Korpela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korpela steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Korpela plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown is rocked!
 It looks like Allen Brown has been cut.
A low kick lands for Korpela.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Korpela.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Crack! A monster head kick from Korpela and Brown falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Korpela!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimi Korpela!
Jimi Korpela made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo B Johansson (ranked 3289 p4p, 2758 weight class) and Kwawi Mumba (ranked 342 p4p, 292 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo B Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
B Johansson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mumba is not content to let B Johansson control the position.
Mumba actively working from the bottom here.
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mumba actively working from the bottom here.
B Johansson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mumba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mumba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but B Johansson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba actively working from the bottom here.
B Johansson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
B Johansson wants to control but Mumba is keeping him busy.
B Johansson is really struggling to control Mumba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mumba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
B Johansson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
B Johansson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
B Johansson is trying to control. Mumba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mumba looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and B Johansson pushes past his half guard into mount!
B Johansson looking to control but Mumba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, B Johansson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
B Johansson with shots to the head and body - Mumba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mumba tries to reverse the position but B Johansson maintains control.
B Johansson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mumba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
B Johansson is landing with some decent strikes but Mumba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
B Johansson tries to control but Mumba wriggling away.
B Johansson scoring with strikes but Mumba is staying in there.
B Johansson prevents Mumba from getting the reversal.
B Johansson controlling the position easily from mount.
B Johansson trying to control but Mumba is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mumba is trying desperately to improve position.
Mumba taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mumba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
B Johansson wants to control the pace but Mumba is squirming around nicely.
B Johansson raining down hammerfists from mount.
B Johansson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
 Mumba is rocked!
B Johansson cracks Mumba with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo B Johansson!
Hugo B Johansson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macca Outback (ranked 3676 p4p, 3014 weight class) and Ivan Pustansky (ranked 455 p4p, 392 weight class). Pustansky has chosen TYRANT as his entrance music. Macca Outback could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Pustansky's chin.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macca Outback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Pustansky!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pustansky wants to clinch up but Outback keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pustansky missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pustansky wants to clinch
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pustansky looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Pustansky wants to clinch but Outback slips to the side
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Pustansky is rocked!
Pustansky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Outback counters with a crisp right that sends Pustansky to the canvas! Outback follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macca Outback!
The defeated Ivan Pustansky had this to say: '...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rivelino Atunes (ranked 3378 p4p, 2625 weight class) and Javon Reese (ranked 348 p4p, 277 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Rivelino Atunes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Javon Reese!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes avoids the head kick by Reese.
Atunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reese. Reese circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
Reese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reese is looking to clinch but Atunes is avoiding it.
Javon Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Javon Reese has been cut.
Reese misses with a head kick.
Atunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atunes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Reese misses with a knee strike.
Atunes lands an uppercut.
Reese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atunes .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Reese connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Reese.
Reese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atunes has Reese pushed against the cage.
Atunes avoiding damage as Reese throws knees to the body.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atunes .
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reese.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reese's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atunes .
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Atunes .
Good body shot from Atunes .
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reese lands a nice knee to the body.
Atunes jumps guard but Reese stands there with Atunes around his waist. Atunes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Reese lands a nice knee to the body.
Atunes stalls.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reese gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Reese's body. Reese takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes swings for the body but Reese moves out of range.
Reese throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reese moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Atunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes stuns Reese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Reese's head.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Reese.
Reese connects with a single shot there.
Reese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes punishes Reese's body with a nice straight punch.
Atunes closes the distance and pushes Reese back into the cage.
Atunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atunes slows down the pace here.
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but Atunes blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Reese misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Atunes .
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Reese.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atunes successfully pulls guard.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Reese has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Atunes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Atunes is tightening it up a little... Reese has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Reese reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Reese taps out! Nice BJJ there by Atunes !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Rivelino Atunes !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Groundskeeper Willie (ranked 2613 p4p, 3795 weight class) and Jose Markes (ranked 268 p4p, 332 weight class). Jose Markes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Groundskeeper Willie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Markes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willie throws a nice looking combination but Markes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markes finds it's way round the side to connect with Willie's head.
Willie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Willie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Groundskeeper Willie has been cut.
No joy there for Willie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markes gets tackled into the cage by Willie. Willie maintains the clinch.
Markes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Willie instigates a clinch.
A short left from Willie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markes has had enough of the clinch but Willie keeps him there for the moment.
Markes takes a shot to the head.
Willie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Willie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Willie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markes backwards.
Markes is trying to break the clinch but Willie is controlling him.
Willie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markes's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Willie.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Willie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Willie to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Willie on the inside.
Willie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Willie leaning against his opponent.
Willie keeps control of Markes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Willie manages to break the clinch.
Willie misses with a straight right.
Willie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Willie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Willie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Willie lands an uppercut.
Markes is trying to pull guard but Willie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Willie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Markes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Willie clinches up with Markes and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Willie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willie scores with a hook.
Markes misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willie staying out of range there.
Markes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markes works over Willie's head and body with a nice combination.
Markes feints a jab promting Willie to slip. Markes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Willie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Willie is rocked!
Willie misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Willie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willie misses with a double jab.
Willie seems to have got his legs back now.
Markes works the jab nicely.
Willie looks to land a right hand but Markes moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Willie. That snapped Markes's head back.
Willie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markes, pushing him back against the cage.
Markes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Willie.
Willie has Markes pressed against the cage.
Willie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Markes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Willie scores with a shot to the side of Markes's head.
Nice body punch from Willie - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Markes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Markes has had enough of the clinch but Willie keeps him there for the moment.
Markes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markes has had enough of the clinch but Willie keeps him there for the moment.
Markes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Willie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Willie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markes backwards.
Markes is trying to break the clinch but Willie is controlling him.
Willie is pushing Markes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Willie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markes backwards.
Markes wants to break free but Willie has control.
Willie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Willie shoots in for a takedown but Markes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markes wants to clinch up but Willie keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Willie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Markes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Willie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markes clinches with his opponent.
Markes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Willie misses with a punch on the inside.
Willie digs a right hand underneath Markes's ribcage. Markes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Willie is stalling here.
Willie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Willie lands a nice uppercut.
Markes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Willie.
Markes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Markes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markes looks to land a combination but Willie avoids it well.
Markes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Markes there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Groundskeeper Willie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Groundskeeper Willie'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.
Markes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markes is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Willie lands with a hook. Markes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markes is still on wobbly legs! Can Willie finish him?
Markes lands a really nice looking cross but Willie seems unphased.
Willie blocks a head kick by Markes.
Willie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Markes.
Willie closes the distance and clinches.
Willie is leaning against Markes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markes has had enough of the clinch but Willie keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Willie.
Willie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Willie keeps control of Markes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Willie stalling against the cage.
Willie scores with a shoulder strike.
Willie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Groundskeeper Willie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Willie effectively controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willie lands an uppercut.
Willie unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Markes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Willie is unloading with more strikes now! Markes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Groundskeeper Willie!
During a confident post fight interview, Groundskeeper Willie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Contreiras (ranked 1326 p4p, 2064 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 158 p4p, 229 weight class). Victor Contreiras has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Contreiras!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreiras throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Contreiras jabs Ubereem right on the nose. Ubereem blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Contreiras counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ubereem thinking.
Contreiras takes a swing at Ubereem's ribcage but misses.
Ubereem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contreiras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contreiras throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ubereem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ubereem ducks under a wild hook from Contreiras.
Contreiras fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ubereem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Contreiras swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ubereem counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Victor Contreiras has been cut.
Contreiras misses with an uppercut.
Contreiras misses the jab.
Contreiras sets himself, and Ubereem steps forward looking for the clinch! Contreiras avoids it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contreiras. Ubereem does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem staying out of range there.
Ubereem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contreiras.
Ubereem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ubereem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contreiras.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ubereem! But no joy.
Contreiras misses with a right hand
and Ubereem counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ubereem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victor Contreiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubereem connects with a looping right hand.
Ubereem slips a straight right by Contreiras.
Ubereem scores with a jab to the head.
Contreiras throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ubereem moves into the clinch.
Contreiras struggles to land a body shot inside as Ubereem controls his hands.
Ubereem stalling the fight.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contreiras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras scores with a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Alistair Ubereem's cut even more.
Ubereem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ubereem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contreiras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ubereem's elbow.
Ubereem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ubereem misses with the head strike.
Ubereem misses with a punch on the inside.
Contreiras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ubereem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Contreiras - that landed with a thud.
Ubereem can't find room to land a body shot as Contreiras controls the action.
Contreiras misses with a punch on the inside.
Contreiras blocks a body shot from Ubereem.
Ubereem lands a shoulder strike.
Ubereem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Contreiras misses with a hook from the clinch.
Contreiras tries to throw a body punch but Ubereem avoids it by throwing Contreiras back against the cage.
Contreiras throws a punch but it's blocked by Ubereem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ubereem backwards.
Contreiras tries to throw a body punch but Ubereem avoids it by throwing Contreiras back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Contreiras.
Contreiras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ubereem misses with the head strike.
Contreiras gets through Ubereem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ubereem working aggressively here.
Contreiras blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ubereem fails to land.
Ubereem swings wildly with an uppercut but Contreiras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contreiras pushes Ubereem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Contreiras lands a hook that snaps the head of Ubereem backwards.
The cut above Alistair Ubereem's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Contreiras lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ubereem looks winded!
Contreiras breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ubereem.
Ubereem throws out a counter right but Contreiras avoids it with no problem.
Contreiras drops Ubereem with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ubereem looks back up at him and smiles so Contreiras waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ubereem is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreiras dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Contreiras does no damage.
Contreiras lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ubereem at a distance.
Ubereem slips a jab from Contreiras.
Ubereem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Contreiras throws out the jab.
Contreiras ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Contreiras just misses with a punch to the body.
Contreiras swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Contreiras drops Ubereem with a naaaaasty hook - Ubereem is in real trouble here! Contreiras dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Contreiras!
Victor Contreiras retains his heavyweight title!
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