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TUOW 17: Money maker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Van Den Broeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The New Black by Every Time I Die. David Cross has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frederick Van Den Broeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross defending well as Van Den Broeck loads up on a big left hand.
Cross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cross tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Den Broeck swivels and escapes.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Den Broeck tries to sprawl out of it but Cross keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Den Broeck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Den Broeck tries to escape but Cross is in control.
Cross tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cross has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Den Broeck wants to get back to his feet but Cross drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cross.
Van Den Broeck wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cross stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cross drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Van Den Broeck wants to get back to his feet but Cross drags him back down.
Van Den Broeck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cross on the ground.
Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cross looks gassed!
Van Den Broeck tries to escape but Cross is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cross has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Den Broeck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Broeck throws out the jab.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Van Den Broeck sprawls well.
Frederick Van Den Broeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cross.
Cross tries for a takedown but Van Den Broeck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cross shoots in but Van Den Broeck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Van Den Broeck throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Broeck misses with a hook. Cross ducked under it nicely.
Cross lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Den Broeck scores with the left hand. Cross knows he should have avoided that one.
Cross slips a straight right by Van Den Broeck.
Cross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Den Broeck tries to avoid it but Cross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Den Broeck to the ground. Van Den Broeck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck misses with a body kick.
Van Den Broeck throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Den Broeck circles away.
Van Den Broeck misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Den Broeck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Den Broeck moves away from the strike by Cross.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cross on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Van Den Broeck misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Cross will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Den Broeck throws a good cross that connects.
Van Den Broeck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cross has a takedown stuffed.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Van Den Broeck is out of range.
A combination from Van Den Broeck does no damage.
Van Den Broeck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Den Broeck catches Cross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
David Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross moves forwards but Van Den Broeck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Den Broeck works the jab nicely.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross needs to keep his hands up - Van Den Broeck had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Van Den Broeck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Den Broeck as he jumps to the side.
Frederick Van Den Broeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cross.
Van Den Broeck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cross counters with a single leg into guard. Van Den Broeck didn't expect that.
Van Den Broeck wants to stand but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Den Broeck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Den Broeck wants to get back to his feet but Cross is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross gets to his feet - Van Den Broeck follows without any prompting.
No luck for Cross with that takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.
Cross has a takedown stuffed.
Cross slips a straight right by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck with a hook.
Van Den Broeck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cross fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Den Broeck sprawls well initially but Cross persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
Cross with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Den Broeck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
Van Den Broeck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Den Broeck tries to get out of the position.
Cross stops Van Den Broeck from getting back to his feet.
Cross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cross is keen to just control but Van Den Broeck is a slippery customer.
Cross prevents Van Den Broeck from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Den Broeck counters with a right hand to the body.
Cross with a poor takedown
and Van Den Broeck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cross misses with a takedown
and Van Den Broeck counters with an outside leg kick.
Cross looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cross trying to control but Van Den Broeck is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross won't allow Van Den Broeck to get back to his feet.
Van Den Broeck is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cross dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frederick Van Den Broeck will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cross lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Den Broeck off the cage and back into rage.
Frederick Van Den Broeck is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cross misses with a series of wild punches.
Cross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Den Broeck circles away.
Van Den Broeck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Den Broeck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Broeck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cross has time to react.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Den Broeck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross looks to land a combination. Van Den Broeck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cross misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Den Broeck scores with a jab to the head.
Cross thows a body shot but no joy.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Broeck manages to avoid it.
Cross staying out of range there.
Cross closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cross lands in his opponent's guard.
Cross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck wants to stand but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Den Broeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Den Broeck is looking to stand up but Cross isn't so interested in that idea.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Den Broeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross prevents Van Den Broeck from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Den Broeck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck lands a two punch combo.
Cross tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Den Broeck swivels and escapes.
Frederick Van Den Broeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cross.
Cross checks a leg kick.
Cross with a poor takedown
and Van Den Broeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross gets the takedown into side control.
Cross trying to control the position but Van Den Broeck is working away.
Van Den Broeck is trying to get back to his feet.
Cross controlling the position from side mount.
David Cross has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cross is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Den Broeck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck is trying to buck Cross off.
Cross tries for a kimura but Van Den Broeck is defending well.
Cross stands up and beckons Van Den Broeck to his feet.
Van Den Broeck throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Cross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Den Broeck circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cross has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondra The Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondra The Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hammerfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
The Hammerfist misses with a hook. Rambo ducked under it nicely.
The Hammerfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rambo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist looks to land a right hand but Rambo moved out of range.
Rambo connects with a single shot there.
The Hammerfist throws a hook but Rambo blocks it.
The Hammerfist misses with a looping left.
Rambo missing with a left hand there. The Hammerfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Hammerfist missing with a left hand there. Rambo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Hammerfist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammerfist looks to throw the jab but Rambo is out of range.
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but The Hammerfist pushes him off.
Rambo shoots in for a double leg but The Hammerfist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rambo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rambo moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! The Hammerfist goes down! Can Rambo finish him!?
It looks like Ondra The Hammerfist has been cut.
Rambo drops back looking for a leg! The Hammerfist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Hammerfist manages to kick Rambo off! Rambo jumps back into The Hammerfist's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo drops back looking for a leg! The Hammerfist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Hammerfist manages to kick Rambo off! Rambo jumps back into The Hammerfist's guard.
Rambo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Hammerfist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hammerfist is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rambo manages to capitalize on a mistake by The Hammerfist to take his back!
Rambo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged The Hammerfist with him. The Hammerfist is trying to defend but Rambo has an arm under the chin now! The Hammerfist grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rambo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark McFist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nante Navetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Navetta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roger Allan Wade - If You're Gonna Be Dumb. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark McFist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nante Navetta!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navetta tries a head kick but it misses.
Navetta tries a head kick but it misses.
Navetta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Navetta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFist avoids the head kick by Navetta.
Navetta throws a sloppy head kick and McFist moves out of range easily.
Navetta rushes McFist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Navetta gets underhooks to prevent McFist's takedown attempt.
Navetta prevents the takedown attempt.
Navetta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Navetta throws a sloppy head kick and McFist moves out of range easily.
Navetta has closed the distance and engaged McFist in a clinch.
Navetta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Navetta.
Navetta tries a head kick but it misses.
Navetta cracks the inside of McFist's front leg.
McFist is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Navetta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navetta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navetta lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as McFist crumples to the floor! Navetta milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nante Navetta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charalabos Koukodimos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koukodimos comes to the cage accompanied by Astarte - Mutter Astarte. Van Buren has chosen Dead Souls as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charalabos Koukodimos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Buren throws a head kick that Koukodimos semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Koukodimos moves out of range easily.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Koukodimos.
Koukodimos moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
A big right from Koukodimos misses.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koukodimos's sensitive parts.
Van Buren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koukodimos.
It looks like Charalabos Koukodimos has been cut.
Van Buren's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Buren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Koukodimos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren lands a high kick!
Van Buren doesn't manage to clinch there - Koukodimos circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Koukodimos throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Marty Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren jabs Koukodimos right on the nose. Koukodimos blinks but takes it well.
Van Buren throws a head kick that half lands.
Koukodimos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Buren sprawls well initially but Koukodimos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koukodimos is keen to just control but Van Buren is a slippery customer.
Van Buren trying to control but Koukodimos postures up.
Van Buren wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Koukodimos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koukodimos drops an elbow to the side of Van Buren's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koukodimos lands a nice short elbow.
Van Buren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Buren is looking to escape.
Van Buren is trying to maintain the position but Koukodimos is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koukodimos is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Buren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koukodimos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koukodimos moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koukodimos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koukodimos.
Van Buren thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Van Buren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charalabos Koukodimos's cut.
That's time! Koukodimos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Koukodimos.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Buren scores with a four punch combination!
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koukodimos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Buren lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koukodimos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koukodimos dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Nice sprawl there from Van Buren as Koukodimos shoots in.
Marty Van Buren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Buren lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Koukodimos avoids it.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Koukodimos moves out of range.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koukodimos.
Van Buren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marty Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren thumps Koukodimos with a low kick.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Buren tries to clinch up but Koukodimos circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren takes a swing at Koukodimos's ribcage but misses.
Koukodimos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Marty Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Buren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koukodimos.
Van Buren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Buren scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Koukodimos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Koukodimos moves out of range.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koukodimos blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren clinches up with Koukodimos and pushes him back against the cage.
Koukodimos trying to stall but Van Buren improves his position.
Koukodimos tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Koukodimos back against the cage.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Koukodimos.
Nice elbow from Van Buren.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koukodimos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head.
Van Buren landing knees to the head.
Van Buren connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a knee to the head.
Van Buren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Buren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koukodimos's head.
Koukodimos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Koukodimos crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marty Van Buren!
Marty Van Buren is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bony Phony has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bony Phony!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor walks into a jab.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Phony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Phony staying out of range there.
A big right from Taylor misses.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phony scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phony moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor throws a right hand that Phony ducks under and follows up with a left that Phony also avoids with ease.
Phony uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Phony blocks the leg kick.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Phony's shoulder, as Phony tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a hook. Phony tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taylor throws the left hand but Phony avoids the punch easily.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phony displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Phony is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Chuck Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phony throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Phony's shoulder, as Phony tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Phony holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phony lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phony lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phony.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Phony connects with a knee to the head.
Phony lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phony scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Phony.
Phony scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Phony.
A knee to the head by Phony.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phony unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phony lands a nice knee to the body.
Phony scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Phony.
Phony presses Taylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Phony.
Phony connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Phony landing knees to the body.
Phony lands an uppercut.
Phony unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Phony.
Taylor is rocked!
Phony connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phony lands a nice knee to the body.
Phony lands a nice uppercut.
Phony lands a knee to the body.
Phony lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phony jerks Taylor's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Taylor drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Phony goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Phony because Taylor was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bony Phony!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Jingleheimer Shmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jingleheimer Shmidt's entrance music is John Jacob Jingleheimer Shmidt. A fine choice. John Jingleheimer Shmidt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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156 lbs
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158 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jingleheimer Shmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Jansen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a hook.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jansen's waist but Jansen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jingleheimer Shmidt off to one side.
Jansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jingleheimer Shmidt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Jansen tries to clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jansen.
Jansen tries to clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt moves out of range.
Jansen swinging wilding here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jansen!
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jansen counters with a low kick, right behind Jingleheimer Shmidt 's knee.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a takedown attempt
and Jansen counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jingleheimer Shmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jansen looks up at the clock and then as Jingleheimer Shmidt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jansen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jansen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jansen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jingleheimer Shmidt, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jingleheimer Shmidt is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jansen yanks on the arm and Jingleheimer Shmidt is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jansen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Jansen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santara Amarillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santara Amarillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amarillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amarillo slips under a jab.
Amarillo misses with a looping right.
Amarillo lands a body shot.
Koskinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Amarillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koskinen blocks the strikes from Amarillo.
Koskinen tries to advance to mount but Amarillo instead regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amarillo is looking for a sweep. Koskinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amarillo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Amarillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amarillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amarillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koskinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amarillo counters with a three punch combo that has Koskinen backing up. Koskinen nods at Amarillo to acknowledge the strikes.
Koskinen dips to his left and cracks Amarillo with an uppercut!
Koskinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koskinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koskinen staying out of range there.
Amarillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Koskinen is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amarillo.
Koskinen looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Amarillo.
Amarillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amarillo misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Amarillo misses the target.
Amarillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amarillo gets caught flat footed, as Koskinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Amarillo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Amarillo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koskinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koskinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Amarillo's head.
Koskinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koskinen forces his way into half guard.
Amarillo landing a few short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen trying to mount his opponent but Amarillo defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amarillo tries to roll over but Koskinen keeps him under control.
Koskinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amarillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amarillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amarillo.
Amarillo wants to improve his position but instead Koskinen has moved into half guard.
Koskinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amarillo keeps working.
Koskinen decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick misses from Amarillo.
Koskinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amarillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koskinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amarillo.
Koskinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Amarillo wants to improve his position but Koskinen is controlling well.
Koskinen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Amarillo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amarillo lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Amarillo is pressing down on Koskinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amarillo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amarillo is working an open guard so Koskinen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Koskinen avoids the head kick by Amarillo.
Amarillo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Amarillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 Santara Amarillo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amarillo looks to throw the jab but Koskinen is out of range.
Koskinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Koskinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koskinen fails with the takedown
and Amarillo counters with an inside leg kick.
Santara Amarillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Koskinen.
Koskinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koskinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amarillo lands a nice looking body shot.
Amarillo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mikael Koskinen has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amarillo lands a nice hook to Koskinen's body. Koskinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amarillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koskinen fails with the takedown
and Amarillo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Amarillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koskinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santara Amarillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koskinen moves away from the strike by Amarillo.
Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amarillo.
Amarillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amarillo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koskinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Amarillo is proving hard to escape from.
Koskinen won't allow Amarillo to sweep him here.
Koskinen throwing strikes but missing.
Koskinen has gone for a leg lock! Amarillo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koskinen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koskinen's head.
Koskinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Amarillo escapes and throws Koskinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Amarillo is working Koskinen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Koskinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koskinen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Koskinen is looking to reverse the position.
Koskinen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amarillo working the body and head with strikes.
Amarillo landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amarillo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amarillo is chipping away with strikes.
Amarillo working the ground and pound.
Koskinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amarillo's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Amarillo! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Koskinen has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Santara Amarillo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibe Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibe Kong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Romano's chin.
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23
159 lbs
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22
169 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibe Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Romano!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romano off to one side.
Kong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kong drops Romano with a right and a left! Kong comes rushing in but Romano regains his composure and manages to keep Kong in guard.
Romano is rocked!
Kong slips nicely into half guard.
Romano is still in real trouble! Can Kong finish him?
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romano is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Romano seems to have recovered his senses.
Kong is working for a kimura but Romano is defending it quite comfortably.
Kong is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Romano has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong seems to be looking for submissions.
Romano is defending against the submission attempts here by Kong.
Romano trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
That's two 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.
Kong seems to be looking for submissions.
Kong blocks the strikes from Romano.
Kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kong lunges at Romano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romano's hand.
Romano tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Romano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romano slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Romano slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Kong connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Romano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibe Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Romano.
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Romano on that attempt.
Kong connects with a crisp jab.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Kong.
Romano sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Kong to the ground! Romano dives into full mount looking to finish!
Kong is rocked!
It looks like Ibe Kong has been cut.
Kong tries to improve his position but instead Romano has taken his back!
Oh Kong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong wants to control his opponent's hands but Romano gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong rolls, trying to escape but Romano keeps control of the position.
Romano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kong defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong turns into Romano and is now in his guard.
Kong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Romano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Romano has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibe Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibe Kong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romano fails to land the takedown.
Kong throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Ibe Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Kong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romano doesn't seem phased though.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Kong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romano shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
Ibe Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Romano.
Romano defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romano misses with a head kick.
Romano tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kong.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romano off to one side.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romano circles away quickly and effectively.
Romano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong works over Romano's head and body with a nice combination.
Romano throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Romano looks for a takedown but Kong sprawls well.
Kong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano wants to clinch.
Romano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Romano persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Romano doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Romano tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong cracks Romano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Kong. That snapped Romano's head back.
Kong throws a series of punches but Romano avoids them all with ease.
Romano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a series of punches but Romano avoids them all with ease.
Kong stuffs the takedown attempt from Romano. Romano gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong lands a jab-cross combination.
Romano throws a head kick that misses.
Romano closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Romano pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romano.
Romano tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kong.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
Romano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.
Kong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Romano has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Romano but great work by Kong.
Kong wants to control but Romano is keeping him busy.
Romano tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kong easily slips into full mount!
Kong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kong wants to control the pace but Romano is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibe Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ibe Kong'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.
A head kick from Romano lands but Kong takes it in his stride.
A nice combination there by Kong.
A left and a right from Kong both land. Nice combination.
Kong lands a jab to the head.
Kong throws a jab when Romano was well out of range.
Romano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romano off to one side.
Kong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Romano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kong trying to control but Romano postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kong is trying to control but Romano passes into side control!
Romano is trying to get an arm triangle but Kong is defending well.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kong is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Romano yanks on the arm and Kong is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Romano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Romano!
Andre Romano is the new lightweight champion!
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