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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janne Ninneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Falcetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ninneman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Life. Janne Ninneman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Ninneman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Falcetti!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninneman missing with a left hand there. Falcetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ninneman throws a right and a left that Falcetti avoids nicely.
Falcetti misses with a combination
and Ninneman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ninneman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ninneman misses with the combination.
Falcetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ninneman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Falcetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcetti tries to work over Ninneman's front leg with a kick but Ninneman checks it.
Falcetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ninneman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Ninneman connects with a crisp jab.
Ninneman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcetti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ninneman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Falcetti.
Ninneman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falcetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Falcetti misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcetti throws a head kick but Ninneman moves out of range.
Falcetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ninneman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Falcetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Falcetti misses with the combination.
Falcetti wants to clinch.
Ninneman works Falcetti's body with a nice hook.
Falcetti looks gassed!
Danga de danga de dang - Ninneman scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Ninneman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ninneman.
Nice uppercut lands for Ninneman. That snapped Falcetti's head back.
Falcetti is rocked!
Falcetti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Falcetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Ninneman finish him?
Ninneman lands a nice hook to Falcetti's body. Falcetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Falcetti seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Ninneman has knocked Falcetti down with a huge combo! Ninneman steps away and waves a wobbly Falcetti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ninneman digs a good body shot into Falcetti's ribs.
Falcetti walks into a stiff left hand from Ninneman.
Ninneman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ninneman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ninneman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ninneman duly obliges.
Falcetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ninneman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ninneman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ninneman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ninneman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ninneman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ninneman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Falcetti under the eye.
Nice body punch from Ninneman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ninneman to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ninneman to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Falcetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Ninneman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Falcetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninneman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ninneman swinging wildly here.
Ninneman misses with a wild body shot.
Ninneman connects with a right hand. Falcetti shakes it off.
Falcetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janne Ninneman is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninneman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ninneman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ninneman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ninneman on the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Falcetti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ninneman has got the better of the exchanges.
Falcetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ninneman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ninneman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcetti can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Falcetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ninneman lands with a shot to the body.
Ninneman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ninneman lands with a nice body punch.
Falcetti misses with a shot to the body
and Ninneman counters with a right hand to the body.
Falcetti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ninneman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falcetti scrambles back to his feet.
Ninneman misses with a two punch combination.
Ninneman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ninneman cracks Falcetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steve Falcetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninneman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcetti's hands.
Nice body punch from Ninneman.
Ninneman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Falcetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ninneman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Ninneman.
Janne Ninneman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Ninneman misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Falcetti misses.
Falcetti throws a head kick but Ninneman moves out of range.
Ninneman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ninneman clobbers Falcetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ninneman lands a two punch combo.
Ninneman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falcetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninneman circles away.
Falcetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcetti misses with a head kick.
Ninneman lands a nice shot to the body.
Ninneman thuds a left hand into Falcetti's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ninneman lands a two punch combo.
Falcetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ninneman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcetti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falcetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ninneman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Ninneman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ninneman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ninneman lands the left hand.
Falcetti misses with a body kick.
Ninneman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninneman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcetti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ninneman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ninneman connects with a nice looking jab.
Falcetti walks into a jab.
Ninneman lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ninneman keeps the fight on the outside.
Falcetti throws a combination that misses
and Ninneman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcetti.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falcetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ninneman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninneman lands with a good body shot.
Falcetti throws a combination that misses
and Ninneman counters with a stiff right hand.
Ninneman misses with a few strikes there.
Ninneman digs a good hook to Falcetti's body.
Falcetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ninneman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ninneman stuns Falcetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Falcetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ninneman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ninneman stalks Falcetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Falcetti's face. Falcetti staggers backwards, shaken.
Ninneman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ninneman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ninneman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ninneman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Falcetti. That one must have hurt.
A nice combination there by Ninneman.
Falcetti slips under a jab from Ninneman.
Falcetti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ninneman will feel that in the morning.
Ninneman moves out of range as Falcetti throws a body kick.
Ninneman jabs Falcetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ninneman is looking to wear down Falcetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Ninneman. Beautiful body shot.
Falcetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ninneman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ninneman scores with a one two! Falcetti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Falcetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falcetti takes one on the button.
Falcetti throws a body kick that misses.
Falcetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Ninneman clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Falcetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falcetti wants to clinch.
Ninneman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Falcetti thows a body kick. Ninneman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Falcetti swings for the body but Ninneman moves out of range.
Falcetti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ninneman.
The fighters circling - Falcetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ninneman misses with the combination.
Falcetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ninneman.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninneman cracks Falcetti with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Ninneman.
Falcetti feints and then cracks Ninneman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ninneman down.
Falcetti sizes up Ninneman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninneman works Falcetti's body with a nice hook.
Ninneman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ninneman finds it's way through Falcetti's defenses.
Falcetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Ninneman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ninneman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Falcetti backs up against the cage.
A low kick from Ninneman misses
and Falcetti counters with a low kick, right behind Ninneman 's knee.
Ninneman scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ninneman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ninneman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ninneman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falcetti's head.
Falcetti throws a wild body kick that Ninneman sees coming a mile off.
Ninneman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcetti has time to react.
Ninneman moves out of range as Falcetti throws a body kick.
Falcetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ninneman.
Ninneman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcetti tries to move into range but Ninneman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Falcetti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ninneman takes a step back to recover.
A combination from Ninneman does no damage.
Falcetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ninneman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ninneman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Falcetti backs up against the cage.
Falcetti thumps Ninneman with a low kick.
Falcetti dodges the punch combination from Ninneman.
A head kick misses from Falcetti.
Ninneman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ninneman throws a series of punches but Falcetti moves out of range.
Ninneman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ninneman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcetti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Ninneman had his way with Steve Falcetti in 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. This is the final round!
Ninneman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcetti has time to react.
Falcetti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ninneman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ninneman misses the shot to the body.
Falcetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ninneman.
Falcetti throws a head kick that misses.
Falcetti looks to land a body kick but Ninneman moved away.
Ninneman blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcetti.
Falcetti misses with a head kick.
Ninneman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninneman lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Falcetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ninneman lands a right hook to the body.
Ninneman lands with a straight right. Falcetti didn't see that one coming.
Ninneman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninneman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ninneman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Ninneman both land. Nice combination.
Falcetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falcetti tries to score with a low kick but Ninneman moves his leg out of the way.
Ninneman scores with a jab to the body.
Ninneman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcetti misses with an uppercut
and Ninneman counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Falcetti ducks right into an uppercut from Ninneman.
Ninneman throws a shot to the body.
Ninneman swings for the body but Falcetti moves out of range.
Falcetti throws a head kick but Ninneman moves out of range.
Ninneman throws a series of strikes that have Falcetti backpedaling.
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.
Falcetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Falcetti misses with a head kick.
Falcetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ninneman counters with a straight right hand.
Ninneman lands a nice hook to Falcetti's body. Falcetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ninneman scores with the left hand. Falcetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Ninneman catches Falcetti right on the button with a cross.
Steve Falcetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falcetti scores with a leg kick.
Ninneman connects with a crisp jab.
Falcetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ninneman counters with a two punch combo.
Ninneman works over Falcetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Ninneman scores with a nice right hand.
Ninneman misses with a few strikes there.
Janne Ninneman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bone on bone clash there as Ninneman blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Ninneman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ninneman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Janne Ninneman!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Janne Ninneman!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Janne Ninneman!
Janne Ninneman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Kharlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo McCloughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharlamov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasily Kharlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlo McCloughan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharlamov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCloughan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kharlamov's guard now.
McCloughan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharlamov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharlamov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCloughan looking to pass the guard.
McCloughan scoring with some ground and pound.
McCloughan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCloughan postures up and lands a big shot to Kharlamov's brow.
McCloughan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCloughan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McCloughan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
McCloughan is keeping busy.
Kharlamov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
McCloughan rolls, trying to escape but Kharlamov keeps control of the position.
Kharlamov avoiding McCloughan 's attempts to control his hands.
McCloughan turns into Kharlamov and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kharlamov is keeping the position for now.
McCloughan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kharlamov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kharlamov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McCloughan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kharlamov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCloughan is working to get back to half guard.
McCloughan is squirming around, avoiding Kharlamov's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan just holding on.
Kharlamov prevents McCloughan from getting the reversal.
Kharlamov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCloughan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCloughan tries to hold on but Kharlamov postures up.
Kharlamov prevents McCloughan from getting the reversal.
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.
McCloughan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCloughan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kharlamov keeping moving, preventing McCloughan from controlling successfully.
Kharlamov is trying to control the position but McCloughan postures up.
Kharlamov keeping moving, preventing McCloughan from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCloughan is in close to Kharlamov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCloughan stands and steps away. Kharlamov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCloughan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kharlamov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kharlamov's guard now, I'm sure.
McCloughan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo McCloughan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCloughan tries a low kick but Kharlamov avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Kharlamov.
McCloughan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kharlamov tries for a takedown but McCloughan circles away easily
and McCloughan counters with a single leg into guard. Kharlamov didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCloughan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCloughan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharlamov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharlamov keeping moving, preventing McCloughan from controlling successfully.
McCloughan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kharlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCloughan has managed to get both his arms back between Kharlamov's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCloughan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCloughan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCloughan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kharlamov wants to stand up but McCloughan is controlling him.
McCloughan thows a big elbow that misses.
McCloughan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCloughan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCloughan wants to pass the guard but Kharlamov is keeping the position.
McCloughan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCloughan is pushing down on Kharlamov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kharlamov is fighting to maintain full guard but McCloughan has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCloughan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kharlamov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCloughan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kharlamov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharlamov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharlamov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McCloughan stays in close to Kharlamov's body and controls the position.
Kharlamov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kharlamov is looking to sweep but instead, McCloughan has passed into half guard.
McCloughan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCloughan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from McCloughan.
Kharlamov has hold of McCloughan's hands but McCloughan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCloughan is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo McCloughan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kharlamov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCloughan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCloughan working the head and body with strikes.
McCloughan controlling the pace.
McCloughan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kharlamov is trying to get back to full guard.
McCloughan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCloughan in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloughan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCloughan winds up and cracks Kharlamov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCloughan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kharlamov tries to roll over but McCloughan keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from McCloughan.
McCloughan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCloughan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kharlamov taking some punishment here, with McCloughan in his half guard.
Kharlamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kharlamov throws a strike from the bottom but McCloughan passes into side control!
McCloughan working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McCloughan is staying tight to Kharlamov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kharlamov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCloughan is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCloughan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kharlamov down.
McCloughan cracks Kharlamov with a big elbow.
McCloughan slows the pace down.
Kharlamov can't do much from the bottom here.
McCloughan lands a nice forearm strike.
Carlo McCloughan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McCloughan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kharlamov down.
Kharlamov is trying to buck McCloughan off.
Kharlamov trying to remain calm as McCloughan controls from the top position.
Kharlamov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Kharlamov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as McCloughan stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo McCloughan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCloughan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Carlo McCloughan!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Carlo McCloughan!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Carlo McCloughan!
Carlo McCloughan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Kozak (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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275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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22
277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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Solid chin |
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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, Tony Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Kozak!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kozak misses.
Kozak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Gee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kozak is trying to keep Gee in close.
Gee trying to control but Kozak is working from the bottom.
Gee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kozak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gee wants to control from the top but Kozak keeps moving.
Kozak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gee is aware though and is defending well.
Gee scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozak has his foot on Gee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gee works his way back into a safe position though.
Gee preventing the sweep.
Gee trying to control but Kozak is working from the bottom.
Kozak has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gee should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kozak has tightened it up now! Gee should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafal Kozak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Taputtaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deguzman Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno Taputtaja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
Good 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Taputtaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deguzman Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taputtaja misses with a looping right.
Taputtaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koslov moves away.
Koslov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taputtaja decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koslov's guard.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koslov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taputtaja has picked Koslov up and slammed him! Koslov can't keep hold of the triangle and Taputtaja manages to pass to side control!
Koslov is looking to reverse the position.
Taputtaja wants to stand but Koslov is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov is looking for a sweep.
Taputtaja wants to control but Koslov is keeping him busy.
Koslov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taputtaja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Koslov looking for submissions off his back.
Taputtaja wants to control but Koslov is keeping him busy.
Koslov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koslov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taputtaja is aware though and is defending well.
Taputtaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koslov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taputtaja has managed to get both his arms back between Koslov's legs - danger averted.
Taputtaja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koslov has his foot on Taputtaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taputtaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Koslov looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taputtaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koslov's guard.
Koslov is refusing to be controlled, as Taputtaja sits in half guard.
Taputtaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koslov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taputtaja.
Taputtaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koslov actively working from the bottom here.
Taputtaja is working for a kimura but Koslov is defending it quite comfortably.
Koslov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koslov is staying active underneath Taputtaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koslov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koslov tries to roll over but Taputtaja keeps him under control.
Taputtaja is pressing down on Koslov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koslov is holding on for now.
Koslov actively working from the bottom here.
Taputtaja is looking for a kimura but Koslov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taputtaja to get the leverage.
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.
Taputtaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koslov keeps working.
Koslov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taputtaja is looking for a kimura but Koslov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taputtaja to get the leverage.
Taputtaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koslov actively working from the bottom here.
Koslov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koslov actively working from the bottom here.
Taputtaja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Taputtaja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taputtaja tries to clinch up but Koslov circles away and keeps his distance.
Taputtaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koslov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Koslov seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koslov is looking for a kimura here.
Koslov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov is looking for a kimura here.
Koslov is breathing heavily.
Koslov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taputtaja is just riding it out for now. Koslov eventually gives up the hold.
Taputtaja is trying to control but can't.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koslov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taputtaja is just riding it out for now. Koslov eventually gives up the hold.
Taputtaja wants to control but Koslov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koslov prevents Taputtaja from improving his position.
Koslov is working for a submission of some sort.
Taputtaja wants to improve his position but Koslov is controlling well.
Taputtaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koslov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koslov's back!
Koslov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Taputtaja's guard. Nice work there by Koslov.
Koslov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taputtaja manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koslov keeping moving, preventing Taputtaja from controlling successfully.
Taputtaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Koslov is retaining full guard.
Koslov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taputtaja is aware though and is defending well.
Koslov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taputtaja is aware though and is defending well.
Taputtaja wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
Taputtaja is really struggling to control Koslov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Koslov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koslov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taputtaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taputtaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koslov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koslov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taputtaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taputtaja wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deguzman Koslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taputtaja misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taputtaja with a poor takedown
and Koslov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koslov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koslov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov drops back looking for a leg! Taputtaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taputtaja manages to kick Koslov off! Koslov jumps back into Taputtaja's guard.
Taputtaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koslov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koslov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koslov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koslov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koslov drops back looking for a leg! Taputtaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taputtaja manages to kick Koslov off! Koslov jumps back into Taputtaja's guard.
Koslov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Koslov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taputtaja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koslov, into his guard.
Koslov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taputtaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taputtaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taputtaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deguzman Koslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taputtaja slips nicely into half guard.
Koslov looking for submissions off his back.
Koslov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koslov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja stands up from half guard.
Taputtaja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Koslov!
Koslov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deguzman Koslov.
Well Koslov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Deguzman Koslov!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Deguzman Koslov!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Deguzman Koslov!
Deguzman Koslov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lothario De Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
191 lbs
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25
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lothario De Luca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucio Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes fails with the takedown
and De Luca counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Luca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Luca feints a jab promting Magalhaes to slip. De Luca then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magalhaes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Luca counters with a shoot takedown. Magalhaes fights it but they end up in guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magalhaes has eaten all the pies!
De Luca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lothario De Luca just wasn't active enough.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt
letting De Luca counter with a right hand.
Lothario De Luca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Magalhaes.
De Luca clinches up with Magalhaes and pushes him back against the cage.
De Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magalhaes checks a low kick from De Luca.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and De Luca counters with a three punch combo that has Magalhaes backing up. Magalhaes nods at De Luca to acknowledge the strikes.
Lucio Magalhaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and De Luca counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magalhaes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Luca looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Luca seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magalhaes for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothario De Luca has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Magalhaes with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Luca moves into the clinch.
De Luca manages to break the clinch.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and De Luca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt
and De Luca counters by clinching up.
Magalhaes can't get the takedown.
De Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
letting De Luca counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Luca misses with a two punch combination.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and De Luca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Luca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
letting De Luca counter with a right hand.
Magalhaes throws a leg kick that misses.
Magalhaes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Luca to the ground. Magalhaes is now in De Luca's guard.
De Luca manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De Luca lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Luca throws a series of punches but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Magalhaes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Luca's guard.
Magalhaes looks gassed!
De Luca wants to stand but Magalhaes is controlling the position.
Magalhaes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes looking to pass the guard.
Magalhaes passes into half guard.
De Luca trying to hold on to Magalhaes's head to control him but Magalhaes postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lothario De Luca dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Luca throws a sloppy head kick and Magalhaes moves out of range easily.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and De Luca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Luca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magalhaes with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Luca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magalhaes's knee momentarily.
De Luca is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Luca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magalhaes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Luca counters by moving into the clinch.
Lothario De Luca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Magalhaes.
De Luca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and De Luca counters by moving into the clinch.
De Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magalhaes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Luca lands a jab.
Magalhaes ducks right into an uppercut from De Luca.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Luca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Luca has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Luca is pushing Magalhaes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Magalhaes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magalhaes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Luca prevents the takedown attempt.
De Luca's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Luca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Luca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Luca holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Luca is pressed up against the cage. Magalhaes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Luca down to the mat. De Luca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
De Luca throws a lazy right hand but Magalhaes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magalhaes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Luca counters by clinching up.
De Luca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and De Luca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Luca.
De Luca wants to stand but Magalhaes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De Luca stands and steps away. Magalhaes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Magalhaes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Luca.
Magalhaes throws a lazy body kick
and De Luca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magalhaes dodges the punch combination from De Luca.
Magalhaes ducks under a wild hook from De Luca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and De Luca moves into the clinch.
De Luca gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Magalhaes regains guard.
De Luca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lothario De Luca.
Magalhaes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Luca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magalhaes shoots and misses
and De Luca counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magalhaes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lothario De Luca is winning the standup battle so far.
Magalhaes with a poor takedown
and De Luca counters with a straight right hand.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Luca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lothario De Luca dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Luca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Luca feints a jab promting Magalhaes to slip. De Luca then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magalhaes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Luca is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Luca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magalhaes fails with the takedown
and De Luca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magalhaes takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Luca breaks from the clinch.
Magalhaes fails with the takedown
and De Luca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lothario De Luca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Magalhaes.
Magalhaes with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Luca counters with a series of strikes. Magalhaes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magalhaes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Luca misses with a low kick as Magalhaes jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes slips a jab and a cross from De Luca.
Lothario De Luca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magalhaes tries a head kick but it misses.
De Luca clinches with his opponent.
De Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Luca shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lothario De Luca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magalhaes tries to roll over but De Luca keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Luca controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lothario De Luca wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for De Luca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and De Luca counters with a left and a right that stings Magalhaes.
Magalhaes with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Luca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Luca.
De Luca gets underhooks to prevent Magalhaes's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Luca.
De Luca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Luca!
De Luca clinches up against the cage.
De Luca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magalhaes can do to turn this around?
Magalhaes is working for takedown but De Luca is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Luca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magalhaess head.
De Luca gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Magalhaes actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Luca moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Magalhaes.
De Luca tries to move into full mount but can't pass Magalhaes's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lothario De Luca clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt
and De Luca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and De Luca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Luca tries to bum rush Magalhaes with a series of wild strikes but Magalhaes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and Magalhaes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lothario De Luca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Magalhaes.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but De Luca circles away easily
and De Luca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magalhaes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magalhaes has his takedown stuffed
and De Luca counters by clinching up.
Magalhaes takes a shot to the head.
De Luca manages to break the clinch.
De Luca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and De Luca counters with a one-two to the body.
Magalhaes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Luca counters by clinching up.
Magalhaes drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Luca pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Luca swinging wildly here.
De Luca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magalhaes.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Luca counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Luca scores with a jab.
Magalhaes shoots and misses
and De Luca counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Luca wanted to stand there but Magalhaes had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lothario De Luca wasn't doing enough on the ground.
De Luca clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Luca trying to land knees to the body.
Magalhaes goes for a takedown attempt but De Luca pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magalhaes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Luca swinging wildly here.
Magalhaes gets caught flat footed, as De Luca shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Luca gets to his feet. Magalhaes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but De Luca circles away easily
and De Luca counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown
and De Luca counters with a shoot takedown. Magalhaes fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Luca sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lothario De Luca has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Luca makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Magalhaes really felt that one!
De Luca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Luca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magalhaes backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Luca landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magalhaes takes an elbow to the temple.
Lothario De Luca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Luca with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Luca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lothario De Luca had his way with Lucio Magalhaes in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
De Luca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but De Luca circles away easily
and De Luca counters with a one-two to the body.
Magalhaes shoots and misses
and De Luca counters with a three punch combo that has Magalhaes backing up. Magalhaes nods at De Luca to acknowledge the strikes.
Magalhaes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magalhaes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Luca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Luca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
De Luca stopping the sweep attempt from Magalhaes.
De Luca has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Luca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magalhaes on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magalhaes is looking to sweep but instead, De Luca has passed into half guard.
De Luca is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Luca stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Magalhaes tries to score with a low kick but De Luca moves his leg out of the way.
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.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Luca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lothario De Luca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Magalhaes.
De Luca breaks from the clinch.
Magalhaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Luca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Luca lands an elbow inside.
De Luca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but De Luca circles away easily
and De Luca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magalhaes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lothario De Luca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Luca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Lothario De Luca!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lothario De Luca!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Lothario De Luca!
Lothario De Luca wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aldin Arifi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Open The Floodgate as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aldin Arifi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arifi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Henderson clinches up with Arifi and pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arifi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson instigates a clinch.
Arifi tries to pull guard but Henderson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldin Arifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson has Arifi up against the cage in a clinch.
Arifi fails to pull guard.
Arifi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arifi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
Henderson lands a body punch.
Arifi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arifi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arifi looking for a takedown.
Arifi trying to stall but Henderson improves his position.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arifis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a body punch but Arifi moves out of range.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arifi moves away.
Henderson rushes Arifi and presses him up against the cage.
Arifi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Henderson.
Arifi is breathing heavily.
Henderson is pushing Arifi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Henderson digs a right hand into Arifi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arifi's gas tank.
Henderson lands with a light punch inside.
Henderson pushes Arifi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henderson!
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Arifi back into the cage.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Henderson.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Henderson.
Henderson stalling.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson digs a right hand into Arifi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arifi's gas tank.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson stuns Arifi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Arifi's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
Arifi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henderson scores with a jab. Arifi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Arifi's belly button to the back.
Henderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arifi rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson with a nice cross.
Henderson forces Arifi back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Arifi tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Henderson presses Arifi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henderson catches Arifi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Henderson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Arifi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arifis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson scores with a hook.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Arifi's ribs.
Arifi tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Henderson.
Henderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson stalling in the clinch.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Henderson is leaning against Arifi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson throws a body punch but Arifi moves out of range.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Arifi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson has Arifi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson instigates a clinch.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henderson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Arifi crashing down! Arifi tries to stagger back to his feet but Henderson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Arifi asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Henderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyffe Pehmytkudos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Van Dez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pehmytkudos comes to the cage accompanied by Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me . 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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212 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Van Dez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pehmytkudos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pehmytkudos lands in his opponent's guard.
Pehmytkudos slips nicely into half guard.
Van Dez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pehmytkudos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pehmytkudos uses his free foot to push down on Van Dez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Dez.
Pehmytkudos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pehmytkudos moves to the back position.
Van Dez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Pehmytkudos has managed to slip his arm under Van Dez's chin. This could be all over... yep, Van Dez is tapping out! Submission win for Pehmytkudos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Ferrozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrozzo comes to the cage accompanied by war of words. Abbott has chosen Parental Discretion Advised as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Ferrozzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Ferrozzo misses
and Abbott counters with a series of strikes. Ferrozzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrozzo.
Abbott lands with a good body shot.
Abbott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abbott thows a body shot but no joy.
Abbott lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrozzo misses with a left hand
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrozzo moves away.
Abbott scores with a shot to the body.
Abbott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abbott lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Ferrozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
David Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrozzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abbott takes a swing at Ferrozzo's ribcage but misses.
Abbott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrozzo moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferrozzo on the side of the head.
Abbott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferrozzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
Ferrozzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrozzo.
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.
Abbott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferrozzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott misses with a wild body shot.
Abbott just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrozzo misses with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferrozzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abbott.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo misses with a left hand
and Abbott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott connects with a nice looking jab.
Abbott just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrozzo.
Ferrozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abbott.
David Abbott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo throws an off balance right hand
and Abbott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferrozzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferrozzo avoids the body shot from Abbott.
Ferrozzo swings widly with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abbott misses with a hook to the body
and Abbott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abbott counters with a left to the body.
Ferrozzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abbott.
Ferrozzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Abbott does no damage.
Abbott scores with a nice head shot.
Abbott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Ferrozzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbott counters with a right hand to the body.
Abbott swings for the body but Ferrozzo moves out of range.
Ferrozzo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferrozzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Abbott counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Ferrozzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Abbott which made him look bad.
Abbott is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferrozzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo avoids the body shot from Abbott.
Abbott scores with a punch to the head.
Ferrozzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferrozzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Abbott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrozzo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferrozzo. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Abbott. Beautiful body shot.
Ferrozzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abbott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Ferrozzo staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferrozzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Ferrozzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abbott swivels and escapes.
Ferrozzo misses with an uppercut
and Abbott counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abbott just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott cracks Ferrozzo with an open hand slap.
Abbott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abbott throws a body punch but Ferrozzo moves out of range.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrozzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbott counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferrozzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abbott, as that shot connected.
Ferrozzo tries to clinch but Abbott is having none of it.
Abbott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferrozzo rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Abbott tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrozzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abbott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrozzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abbott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferrozzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abbott works over Ferrozzo's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferrozzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferrozzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferrozzo slips a jab and a cross from Abbott.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferrozzo misses with a hook to the body
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abbott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferrozzo counters with a shoot takedown. Abbott fights it but they end up in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo won't allow Abbott to sweep him here.
Ferrozzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abbott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferrozzo is looking for a sweep. Abbott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferrozzo pushes Abbott off looking to stand but Abbott dives back in and keeps control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Abbott. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ferrozzo is not content to let Abbott control the position.
Ferrozzo tries to kick Abbott off but Abbott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferrozzo.
Abbott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Abbott wasn't active enough on the ground.
Abbott avoids the body shot from Ferrozzo.
Nice cross by Abbott.
Abbott thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferrozzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferrozzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands with a nice body punch.
Ferrozzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left and a right from Abbott both land. Nice combination.
Abbott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Ferrozzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferrozzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Abbott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferrozzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferrozzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abbott misses the body punch
and Ferrozzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Ferrozzo misses with an uppercut
and Abbott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferrozzo thinking.
David Abbott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott throws a body punch but Ferrozzo moves out of range.
Ferrozzo misses with a left hand
and Abbott counters with a left to the body.
Ferrozzo misses the body punch
and Abbott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abbott thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferrozzo swings widly with a right hand
and Abbott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Abbott.
Abbott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrozzo manages to avoid it.
Abbott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Scott Ferrozzo has been cut.
Abbott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferrozzo at a distance.
Abbott throws a shot to the body.
Abbott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Ferrozzo misses with a left hand
and Abbott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbott digs a good hook to Ferrozzo's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Ferrozzo misses
and Abbott counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferrozzo misses with a right hand
letting Abbott counter with a right hand.
Abbott scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Abbott.
Ferrozzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo wants to clinch up but Abbott keeps it at a distance.
Abbott lands a nice looking body shot.
Abbott lands a nice hook to Ferrozzo's body. Ferrozzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Abbott misses
and Ferrozzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ferrozzo won't allow Abbott to sweep him here.
Ferrozzo postures up.
Abbott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferrozzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott keeping full guard, as Ferrozzo tries to pass.
Ferrozzo is working Abbott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abbott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott keeping full guard, as Ferrozzo tries to pass.
Ferrozzo preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferrozzo thows a big elbow that misses.
Abbott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Abbott trying to pass the guard but Ferrozzo defending well.
Ferrozzo tries to roll over but Abbott keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abbott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferrozzo keeps working.
Abbott trying to control the pace.
Ferrozzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferrozzo tries to get out of the position.
Ferrozzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abbott.
Abbott is pressing down on Ferrozzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferrozzo is holding on for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ferrozzo keeping control of the position.
Abbott stops Ferrozzo from getting back to his feet.
That's eight 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.
Abbott is looking to advance position but Ferrozzo won't allow it.
Ferrozzo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Scott Ferrozzo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Abbott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Abbott.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrozzo moves away.
Abbott thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Abbott really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Ferrozzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abbott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferrozzo.
A cross from Ferrozzo lands.
Ferrozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbott manages to avoid it.
Ferrozzo needs to keep his hands up - Abbott had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrozzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Abbott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferrozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abbott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abbott throws a body punch but Ferrozzo moves out of range.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrozzo.
Abbott thuds a left hand into Ferrozzo's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferrozzo tries to clinch but Abbott is having none of it.
Ferrozzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Abbott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferrozzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abbott.
Ferrozzo misses with an uppercut
and Abbott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferrozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbott moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferrozzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbott counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferrozzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferrozzo slips a straight right by Abbott.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abbott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo misses with an uppercut
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferrozzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abbott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abbott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferrozzo misses with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a left to the body.
Ferrozzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abbott throws a big shot that misses.
Ferrozzo misses with a hook
and Abbott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abbott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferrozzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrozzo.
Donk. Abbott catches Ferrozzo right on the button with a cross.
Abbott digs a good body shot into Ferrozzo's ribs.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Ferrozzo moves in looking to clinch but Abbott pushes him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Abbott does no damage.
Ferrozzo misses with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferrozzo thinking.
Abbott with a nice cross.
Ferrozzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abbott thows a body shot but no joy.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrozzo moves away.
Abbott scores with a shot to the body.
Ferrozzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferrozzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferrozzo throws an off balance right hand
and Abbott counters with a two punch combo.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abbott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbott connects with a looping right hand.
Abbott misses with a body punch
and Ferrozzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferrozzo.
Abbott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Abbott stalling.
Abbott is looking to stall here but Ferrozzo recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Abbott dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Scott Ferrozzo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Abbott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abbott cracks Ferrozzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferrozzo has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrozzo misses with a body punch
and Abbott counters with a one-two to the body.
Abbott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbott misses with a body punch
and Ferrozzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abbott throws a series of punches but Ferrozzo moves out of range.
Abbott sizes up Ferrozzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo misses with a body punch
and Abbott counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferrozzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Abbott circles away.
Ferrozzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferrozzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferrozzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abbott pinned against the cage. Abbott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferrozzo throws an off balance right hand
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abbott connects with a nice looking jab.
Abbott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abbott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abbott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferrozzo misses with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abbott throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferrozzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abbott thinking.
Abbott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrozzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abbott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferrozzo thinking.
Ferrozzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Abbott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott misses with a hook. Ferrozzo ducked under it nicely.
Ferrozzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abbott scores with a decent looking hook.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Abbott.
Abbott lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferrozzo thuds a left hand into Abbott's body.
Abbott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferrozzo on the side of the head.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
David Abbott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferrozzo throws an off balance right hand
and Abbott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferrozzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Ferrozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Ferrozzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abbott just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrozzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferrozzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abbott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferrozzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abbott's waist but Abbott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrozzo off to one side.
Ferrozzo shoots in but Abbott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Ferrozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abbott takes a swing at Ferrozzo's ribcage but misses.
Ferrozzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abbott is looking to chop away at Ferrozzo's legs.
Scott Ferrozzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Abbott.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Abbott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abbott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for David Abbott!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for David Abbott!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for David Abbott!
David Abbott wins by unanimous decision!
David Abbott is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliezer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zagnut Dunbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heart - If Looks Could Killl. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliezer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zagnut Dunbar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunbar swings widly with a right hand
and Dunbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Dunbar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dunbar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunbar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Dunbar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunbar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two 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.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado misses with a jab to the body
and Dunbar counters with a left to the body.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Dunbar slips the punch.
Dunbar throws a low kick, looking for Machado's leg but Machado calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dunbar misses with a double jab
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dunbar misses with a combination
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado misses with a right hand
and Dunbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunbar throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunbar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Eliezer Machado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machado takes one on the button.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Machado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dunbar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machado throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dunbar to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunbar circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunbar throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dunbar tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunbar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunbar keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunbar misses with a body punch
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunbar.
Dunbar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado throws a body punch but Dunbar moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a nice body shot.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunbar.
Dunbar tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Machado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dunbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunbar throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunbar throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunbar thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zagnut Dunbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machado slips a straight right by Dunbar.
Machado thuds his right hand into Dunbar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado wants to clinch up but Dunbar keeps it at a distance.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunbar doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dunbar.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dunbar misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zagnut Dunbar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Dunbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado takes a swing at Dunbar's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a hook to the body
and Dunbar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunbar misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunbar misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunbar thinking.
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar misses with a low kick.
Dunbar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunbar misses with an uppercut
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunbar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunbar. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Dunbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunbar counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zagnut Dunbar really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dunbar stuns Machado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dunbar.
Dunbar throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunbar thinking.
Machado is looking to wear down Dunbar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunbar.
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Dunbar in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dunbar up against the cage.
Dunbar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Dunbar controls the action.
Dunbar breaks from the clinch.
Machado lands a jab to Dunbar's midsection.
Dunbar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunbar.
Machado tries to clinch but Dunbar is having none of it.
Dunbar throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunbar misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to clinch.
Dunbar throws a right hand that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunbar throws a combination that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunbar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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.
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunbar at a distance.
Machado misses with a body shot
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Dunbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zagnut Dunbar dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dunbar swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Dunbar with an uppercut!
Dunbar with a nice cross.
Dunbar digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunbar counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunbar throws a right hand that misses
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dunbar throws a lazy uppercut
and Dunbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dunbar misses with a body punch
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to clinch.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunbar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Dunbar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dunbar misses with a looping left.
Eliezer Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Dunbar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunbar throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zagnut Dunbar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunbar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Zagnut Dunbar!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Zagnut Dunbar!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Zagnut Dunbar!
Zagnut Dunbar wins by unanimous decision!
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