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CEC 173 : Fire It Up PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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252 lbs
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250 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Kuukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young shoots in and drives through. Kuukkeli sprawls well.
Kuukkeli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Young under the eye.
It looks like Big Young has been cut.
Kuukkeli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Kuukkeli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuukkeli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Young is trying to escape the mount.
Kuukkeli punishing his opponent with strikes.
Big Young's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Young's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pera Kuukkeli!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aalio Paalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paalio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Motörhead - Iron Fist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aalio Paalio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes cracks Paalio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Aalio Paalio has been cut.
Holmes misses with a body punch
and Paalio counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes looks to land a combination but Paalio avoids it well.
Paalio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paalio working away.
Holmes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Paalio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paalio wants to improve his position but instead Holmes has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Paalio is defending well.
Holmes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holmes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paalio's head.
Paalio tries to get to full guard but Holmes has control of the leg.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Paalio is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Holmes seems content to control.
Holmes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paalio's head.
Holmes is looking to advance position but Paalio won't allow it.
Holmes trying to control from half guard but Paalio is working away.
Paalio pushes Holmes off looking to stand but Holmes dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is stalling here. Paalio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Holmes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paalio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Paalio working the ground and pound but Holmes is defending the strikes.
Holmes wants to control but Paalio postures up.
Paalio landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paalio throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Holmes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paalio is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmes has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holmes holds on and takes a little breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paalio postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paalio scores with a hook to the body. Holmes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paalio moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Paalio lands a slapping body shot.
Paalio tries to clinch up but Holmes circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Paalio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paalio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paalio was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paalio misses with some punches.
Holmes lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paalio stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Paalio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paalio blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Paalio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmes lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Paalio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paalio tries to land a knee to the head but Holmes blocks with his arms.
Holmes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Holmes.
Paalio throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Paalio throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Holmes.
Paalio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holmes throws a punch but it's blocked by Paalio.
Paalio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes dodges an elbow strike from Paalio.
Paalio is trying to maintain a safe position but Holmes gets an underhook and turns Paalio into the cage.
Holmes cracks Paalio with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes has Paalio pressed against the cage.
Paalio lands with a right to the head.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Paalio.
Holmes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paalio or not.
Holmes scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for Holmes to work.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as Paalio controls his hands.
Holmes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes is working Paalio over against the cage.
Hank Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Paalio avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Paalio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Paalio controls the action.
Holmes avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paalio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paalio is looking to control Holmes's arms but Holmes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paalio has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
A hook to the body from Holmes.
Paalio stalling against the cage.
Holmes lands a right hand.
Holmes pushes Paalio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Holmes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paalio blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes digs a right hand underneath Paalio's ribcage. Paalio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holmes tries a body shot but Paalio blocks it.
Paalio working aggressively here.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Holmes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Paalio blocks a body shot from Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Paalio just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Paalio's head but Paalio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paalio misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paalio at a distance.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Paalio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
Paalio avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paalio ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Holmes has managed to clinch.
Paalio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes tries to work over Paalio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paalio prevents a body shot from Holmes.
A short right from Holmes on the inside.
Holmes lands a body punch.
Holmes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paalios head.
Holmes lands an uppercut.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Paalio avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Holmes - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paalio as Holmes tries to tie him up.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes gets through Paalio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hank Holmes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paalio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paalio misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Paalio.
Holmes blocks the elbow strike.
Holmes lands a shot to the body.
Holmes managing to block the knees to the body from Paalio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes.
Paalio tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Paalio lands a right hand.
Aalio Paalio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paalio throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paalio.
Paalio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paalio can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paalio throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paalio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmes lands a body shot.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Paalio.
A head punch on the inside from Paalio fails to land.
Paalio tries a knee to the head but Holmes blocks it.
Paalio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Paalio.
Holmes struggles to land a body shot inside as Paalio controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes lands with a right to the head.
Holmes throws a punch but it's blocked by Paalio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paalio working aggressively here.
Paalio misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holmes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Holmes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pena Hirmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirmu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - War Machine. Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song (remix) as his entrance music. The key to victory for Pena Hirmu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Hirmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Tong Panong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Hirmu misses.
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tong Panong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tong Panong throwing shots but Hirmu is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirmu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tong Panong.
Tong Panong wants to take a breather but Hirmu is having none of it.
Hirmu wants to control but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong is nestled in close to Hirmu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tong Panong is working for a kimura but Hirmu is defending it quite comfortably.
Tong Panong wants to take a breather but Hirmu is having none of it.
Tong Panong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tong Panong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Hirmu is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong slips a nice elbow through Hirmu's hands, connecting with Hirmu's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tong Panong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tong Panong's back!
I really don't envy Tong Panong right now.
Tong Panong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hirmu's guard. Nice work there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirmu is keeping the position for now.
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!
Tong Panong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tong Panong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tong Panong postures up in Hirmu's guard and throws a big left but Hirmu blocks it.
Hirmu trying to control the position.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tong Panong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hirmu has wrist control.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hirmu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirmu is keeping the position for now.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Hirmu keeps moving.
Tong Panong chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hirmu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong Panong trying to control but Hirmu is working from the bottom.
Hirmu controlling Tong Panong's posture.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Hirmu keeps moving.
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Hirmu is keeping the position.
Tong Panong postures up in Hirmu's guard and throws a big left but Hirmu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hirmu throws a looping overhand right but Tong Panong ducks down to avoid it.
Hirmu avoids the body shot from Tong Panong.
Hirmu tries for a takedown but Tong Panong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tong Panong lands a nice looking body shot.
Tong Panong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hirmu's waist but Hirmu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tong Panong off to one side.
Tong Panong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hirmu. No joy for Tong Panong on that attempt.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Hirmu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but Hirmu shows good takedown defense.
Pena Hirmu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown but Hirmu circles away easily
and Hirmu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Hirmu. Those never looked like landing.
Tong Panong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Tong Panong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tong Panong wants to clinch
and Hirmu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tong Panong is defended easily by Hirmu.
Tong Panong is breathing heavily.
Hirmu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hirmu scores with a nice right hand.
Hirmu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tong Panong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt.
Tong Panong is looking to clinch.
Hirmu scores with a nice strike.
Pena Hirmu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirmu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tong Panong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirmu pulls Tong Panong in close to his closed guard and prevents Tong Panong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu managing to control the position.
Hirmu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tong Panong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hirmu pulls Tong Panong in to control the position.
Tong Panong tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirmu is retaining full guard.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hirmu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong throwing strikes but missing.
Tong Panong throwing strikes from guard but Hirmu blocks nicely.
Tong Panong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tong Panong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tong Panong looking to sit in guard and control but Hirmu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tong Panong looking for a sweep. Not yet Tong Panong, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tong Panong throws the left hand but Hirmu avoids the punch easily.
Hirmu leaves Tong Panong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tong Panong moves in looking to clinch but Hirmu pushes him off.
Hirmu lands an overhand right.
Hirmu scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt.
Tong Panong moves away from the strike by Hirmu.
Hirmu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hirmu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hirmu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tong Panong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tong Panong. Hirmu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hirmu defends it nicely.
Pena Hirmu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hirmu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tong Panong back to the cage. Hirmu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tong Panong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hirmu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hirmu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tong Panong throws a low kick but Hirmu avoids it.
Hirmu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tong Panong fails with the takedown
and Hirmu counters with a nice body shot.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tong Panong is looking to chop away at Hirmu's legs.
Hirmu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirmu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong fails with the takedown
and Hirmu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hirmu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tong Panong is rocked!
Hirmu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tong Panong is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirmu finish him?
Hirmu drops Tong Panong with a big left hand! Tong Panong is injured, injured bad! Hirmu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Hirmu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randall Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrison comes to the cage accompanied by Mad Sin - Burn and Rise . Seagull has chosen Van Halen - Jump as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randall Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sevent Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagull misses with the body kick
and Garrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seagull slips under a jab from Garrison.
Garrison throws a right and a left that Seagull avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Seagull.
A jab from Garrison does it's job there.
Garrison lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sevent Seagull has been cut.
Seagull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garrison connects with a crisp jab.
Seagull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seagull is looking to slow Garrison down with leg kicks.
Seagull lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagull counters with a nice body kick.
Seagull misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull misses with a straight left.
Seagull misses with an uppercut. Garrison saw that one coming.
Seagull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seagull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garrison to score with a decent uppercut.
Garrison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seagull to score with a decent uppercut.
Garrison misses with the combination.
Seagull lands a jab to the nose.
Garrison scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Seagull. No joy for Garrison on that attempt.
Seagull misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison walks into a left hand.
Seagull lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrison moves away.
Garrison ducks under a wild hook from Seagull.
Garrison throws a big shot that misses.
Seagull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seagull keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seagull in his tracks.
Seagull misses the shot to the body.
Garrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sevent Seagull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull throws a head kick but Garrison moves out of range.
Seagull displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garrison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Garrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from Seagull.
Seagull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Seagull to counter with a crisp jab.
Seagull tries to bum rush Garrison with a series of wild strikes but Garrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrison takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagull manages to avoid it.
Garrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seagull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garrison is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagull circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Garrison to the canvas! Garrison doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Seagull keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sevent Seagull!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Macey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes van Bruggen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Macey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Macey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes van Bruggen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Bruggen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Macey takes a swing at van Bruggen's ribcage but misses.
Macey staying out of range there.
van Bruggen is looking to score with low kicks.
van Bruggen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
van Bruggen is trying to control the action in half guard but Macey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
van Bruggen is working for a submission of some sort.
van Bruggen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macey trying to control from the bottom.
van Bruggen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macey wants to get back to full guard.
Macey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macey.
van Bruggen wants to control from the top but Macey keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen stopping the sweep attempt from Macey.
Macey trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macey's corner calls for a 1-2. Macey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
van Bruggen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Macey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Macey throws a big shot that misses.
van Bruggen stuffs the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by van Bruggen. That's going to slow Macey down.
van Bruggen slips under a jab from Macey.
Macey looks to throw the jab but van Bruggen is out of range.
Macey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by van Bruggen.
Macey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macey scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macey 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 van Bruggen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from van Bruggen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen blocks a leg kick.
van Bruggen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Macey.
van Bruggen throws a body punch but Macey moves out of range.
Macey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
van Bruggen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macey. That did some damage!
Macey shoots in for a double leg but van Bruggen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Macey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Macey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract van Bruggen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johannes van Bruggen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Macey misses the shot to the body.
van Bruggen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Macey's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macey is on top in guard.
Macey stopping the sweep attempt from van Bruggen.
Macey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. van Bruggen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
van Bruggen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bruggen trying to control the position.
van Bruggen keeping moving, preventing Macey from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Macey.
A looping hook to the body misses from van Bruggen. Macey does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
van Bruggen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macey.
van Bruggen checks a low kick from Macey.
van Bruggen misses with a wild body shot.
van Bruggen thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Macey lands an impressive looking overhand right. van Bruggen doesn't seem phased though.
Johannes van Bruggen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macey misses with a body kick.
Macey throws a leg kick
and van Bruggen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
van Bruggen throws a body punch but Macey moves out of range.
That kick from Macey tenderised van Bruggen's leg. van Bruggen is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Macey blocks the low kick.
Macey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
van Bruggen drives through with a takedown into Macey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
van Bruggen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
van Bruggen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Macey looking to control.
van Bruggen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Macey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Macey trying to control the position from guard on top but van Bruggen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macey trying to control but van Bruggen is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Macey just wasn't active enough.
Macey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from van Bruggen finds it's way round the side to connect with Macey's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johannes van Bruggen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Macey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
van Bruggen throws a series of punches but Macey moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as van Bruggen checks a leg kick.
Macey misses with a straight right.
Macey throws a nice inside leg kick.
van Bruggen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macey. van Bruggen does a little dance to reset his feet.
van Bruggen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macey looks for a takedown but van Bruggen sprawls well.
Macey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
van Bruggen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macey checks a leg kick.
Macey feints and then cracks van Bruggen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow van Bruggen down.
van Bruggen connects with a leg kick. Macey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Macey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
van Bruggen loads up on a big right hand but Macey slips the punch.
van Bruggen digs a good body shot into Macey's ribs.
Frank Macey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as van Bruggen sprawls well. van Bruggen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macey gets slowly back to his feet.
van Bruggen takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
van Bruggen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
van Bruggen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macey's sensitive parts.
van Bruggen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macey.
Macey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macey closes the distance and clinches up with van Bruggen, looking for a takedown. Macey pushes van Bruggen against the cage but van Bruggen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Macey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
van Bruggen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macey. That did some damage!
Macey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from van Bruggen.
van Bruggen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
van Bruggen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macey at a distance.
Macey tries to move into range but van Bruggen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
van Bruggen rushes Macey and presses him up against the cage.
Macey blocks an uppercut.
Macey prevents a body shot from van Bruggen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macey blocks an uppercut.
Johannes van Bruggen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen is working for takedown but Macey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macey breaks from the clinch.
van Bruggen lands with a right hand.
van Bruggen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macey 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.
van Bruggen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macey's waist but Macey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing van Bruggen off to one side.
van Bruggen scores with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Bruggen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Macey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes van Bruggen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well van Bruggen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes van Bruggen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Wailer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sarsola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mono - 16.12. Wailer has chosen Soul Rebel as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Leo Sarsola has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leo Sarsola seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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23
197 lbs
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200 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bunny Wailer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wailer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarsola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Wailer finds it's way through Sarsola's defenses.
Sarsola swings for the body but Wailer moves out of range.
Sarsola scores with a jab to the body.
Sarsola throws a lazy uppercut
and Wailer counters with a nice uppercut.
Wailer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarsola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wailer throws a hook to the side of Sarsola's head but Sarsola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarsola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sarsola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wailer moves away.
Wailer throws out a loose jab but Sarsola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wailer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarsola, as that shot connected.
Wailer tries to clinch but Sarsola is having none of it.
Sarsola looks to score with a jab to the body but Wailer is just out of range.
Wailer walks into a stiff left hand from Sarsola.
Wailer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarsola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wailer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarsola is just out of range.
Sarsola lands a right hook to the body.
Sarsola throws a series of punches but Wailer moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sarsola.
Wailer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab from Sarsola.
Wailer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Wailer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wailer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sarsola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wailer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarsola shoots in but no luck this time.
Bunny Wailer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Wailer.
Wailer thuds a left hand into Sarsola's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wailer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wailer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wailer throws a body punch but Sarsola moves out of range.
Wailer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Wailer.
Sarsola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarsola. Wailer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wailer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarsola.
Wailer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sarsola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sarsola staying out of range there.
Wailer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarsola is just out of range.
Sarsola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wailer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sarsola thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola connects with a looping right hand.
Wailer connects with a single shot there.
Sarsola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Wailer.
Sarsola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wailer counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarsola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarsola.
Sarsola misses with the head strike.
Sarsola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wailer walks away with a smile on his face. Sarsola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sarsola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Wailer looks to land a right hand but Sarsola moved out of range.
Sarsola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wailer.
Wailer lands a really nice looking cross but Sarsola seems unphased.
Wailer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarsola moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wailer lands a jab to Sarsola's midsection.
Wailer moves out of range of the strikes.
Wailer scores with a nice strike.
Wailer missing with a left hand there. Sarsola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wailer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sarsola takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Wailer.
Wailer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarsola was well out of range. Poor timing from Wailer.
Wailer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sarsola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarsola looks to land a right hand but Wailer moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wailer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sarsola throws a hook but Wailer blocks it.
Wailer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Leo Sarsola will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wailer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Wailer misses with an uppercut.
Sarsola misses with an uppercut. Wailer saw that one coming.
Wailer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Wailer misses
and Sarsola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wailer lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Sarsola. Beautiful body shot.
Sarsola throws a looping overhand right but Wailer ducks down to avoid it.
Wailer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leo Sarsola is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarsola misses with an uppercut. Wailer saw that one coming.
Wailer misses with a jab to the body
and Wailer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarsola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wailer connects with an inside leg kick.
Wailer stuns Sarsola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wailer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Wailer.
Wailer feints and then cracks Sarsola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sarsola down.
Sarsola misses with an uppercut.
Sarsola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarsola slips a straight right by Wailer.
Sarsola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sarsola blocks a low kick nicely.
Wailer stuns Sarsola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wailer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarsola is just out of range.
Sarsola misses with a wild body shot.
Wailer takes one on the button.
Wailer defending well as Sarsola loads up on a big left hand.
Sarsola looking to score a takedown here. Wailer is defending well but Sarsola drives through and ends up in Wailer's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wailer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wailer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sarsola.
Sarsola stands and throws Wailer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sarsola in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wailer taking a bit of punishment here - Sarsola scoring with strikes.
Wailer is not content to let Sarsola control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wailer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sarsola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sarsola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sarsola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wailer defends it well.
Sarsola is looking to advance position but Wailer won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Sarsola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sarsola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarsola looks to land a right hand but Wailer moved out of range.
Wailer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarsola.
Sarsola throws a big shot that misses.
Sarsola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarsola. Wailer does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wailer.
Wailer moves in looking to clinch but Sarsola pushes him off.
Wailer throws a lazy right hand but Sarsola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarsola looks to throw the jab but Wailer is out of range.
Wailer throws a hook to the side of Sarsola's head but Sarsola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola thuds a left hand into Wailer's body.
Sarsola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wailer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarsola.
Sarsola ducks under a wild hook from Wailer.
Sarsola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wailer is fending him off so far but Sarsola persists. Nope, Wailer circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut lands for Wailer. That snapped Sarsola's head back.
Wailer misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Wailer.
Wailer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wailer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarsola is just out of range.
Wailer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarsola just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarsola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wailer.
Bunny Wailer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola throws a looping overhand right but Wailer ducks down to avoid it.
Wailer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wailer misses with a body shot.
Sarsola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wailer ducks under a wild hook from Sarsola.
Wailer loads up on a big right hand but Sarsola slips the punch.
Wailer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wailer throws a solid leg kick but Sarsola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wailer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wailer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarsola moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarsola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarsola is defended easily by Wailer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wailer misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola missing with a left hand there. Wailer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarsola throws a combination that misses
and Wailer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarsola shoots in and drives through. Wailer sprawls well.
Sarsola avoids a kick to the body.
Wailer throws a right and a left that Sarsola avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Sarsola misses its intended target.
Wailer misses with a body kick.
Wailer throws a low kick, looking for Sarsola's leg but Sarsola calmly moves out of range.
Wailer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sarsola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wailer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wailer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wailer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wailer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sarsola digs a good hook to Wailer's body.
Leo Sarsola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarsola drives through with a takedown into Wailer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarsola wants to control from the top but Wailer keeps moving.
Sarsola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sarsola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bunny Wailer.
I think Sarsola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bunny Wailer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Samburgerhio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Samburgerhio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Martin's chin.
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154 lbs
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152 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Samburgerhio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Martin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Samburgerhio to the mat! Samburgerhio manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martin wants to control from the top but Samburgerhio keeps moving.
Samburgerhio has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Samburgerhio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Samburgerhio's legs - danger averted.
Samburgerhio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samburgerhio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
Martin passes Samburgerhio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Samburgerhio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samburgerhio is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin trying to control the action but Samburgerhio is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samburgerhio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Samburgerhio moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samburgerhio will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Samburgerhio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Samburgerhio's legs - danger averted.
Samburgerhio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin wants to control from the top but Samburgerhio keeps moving.
Martin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Samburgerhio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samburgerhio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samburgerhio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Samburgerhio looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Martin is defending well. Samburgerhio quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Martin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Samburgerhio celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Samburgerhio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Uzi's choice of entrance music: Slipknot's Psychosocial . Mauri Saarinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maxi Uzi's 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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxi Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uzi moves away.
Saarinen lands a nice hook to Uzi's body. Uzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uzi misses with a takedown attempt
and Saarinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saarinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saarinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Uzi tries for a takedown but Saarinen circles away easily
and Saarinen counters with a three punch combo that has Uzi backing up. Uzi nods at Saarinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Uzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saarinen.
Uzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uzi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saarinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarinen cracks Uzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saarinen throws a right hand that Uzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzi also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Saarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saarinen.
Uzi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saarinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uzi scrambles back to his feet.
Uzi walks into a straight right hand from Saarinen.
Uzi tries to move into range but Saarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Saarinen does no damage.
Uzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saarinen's waist but Saarinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uzi off to one side.
Mauri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Uzi.
Saarinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saarinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Uzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Saarinen swinging wildly here.
Mauri Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi fails with the takedown
and Saarinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uzi tries for a takedown but Saarinen circles away easily
and Saarinen counters with a left and a right that stings Uzi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Uzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saarinen misses with a double jab
and Uzi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Uzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uzi prevents Saarinen from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
Uzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Saarinen is retaining full guard.
Uzi won't allow Saarinen to sweep him here.
Uzi trying to control but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
Saarinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Saarinen wants to stand up but Uzi is controlling him.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saarinen's guard.
Uzi is looking to advance position but Saarinen won't allow it.
Saarinen tries to kick Uzi off but Uzi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Uzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saarinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Uzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saarinen sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Saarinen 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.
Saarinen misses with the combination.
Saarinen scores with a jab to the head.
Uzi blocks a jab.
Uzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saarinen pinned against the cage. Saarinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uzi dodges the punch combination from Saarinen.
Saarinen lands a nice shot that snaps Uzi's head back.
A jab lands there for Saarinen.
Saarinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Saarinen stalks Uzi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Uzi's face. Uzi staggers backwards, shaken.
Saarinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saarinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mauri Saarinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saarinen throws a series of punches but Uzi avoids them all with ease.
Uzi dives in and grabs Saarinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saarinen pushes down on Uzi's head and hops out.
Mauri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Uzi.
Saarinen throws a series of punches but Uzi avoids them all with ease.
Uzi shoots in but Saarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Saarinen. No joy for Uzi on that attempt.
Uzi looks for a takedown but Saarinen sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saarinen counters with a straight right hand.
Uzi is breathing heavily.
Saarinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarinen throws a right hand that Uzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzi also avoids with ease.
Saarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saarinen gets caught flat footed, as Uzi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Uzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uzi stops Saarinen from standing up.
Saarinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saarinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi prevents Saarinen from getting back to his feet.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzi forces his way into half guard.
Saarinen gets full guard.
Saarinen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Saarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Saarinen misses.
Uzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarinen. Uzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Saarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Saarinen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Saarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saarinen gets caught napping as Uzi dives in and scores a takedown. Saarinen manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Saarinen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarinen. Uzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Saarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uzi dodges the punch combination from Saarinen.
Saarinen leaves Uzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uzi thows a body shot but no joy.
Saarinen throws a series of punches but Uzi moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saarinen misses with the combination.
Uzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saarinen defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Saarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saarinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Mauri Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Uzi.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saarinen enables Uzi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saarinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Uzi wants to pass the guard but Saarinen is keeping the position.
Saarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen is working hard here to advance position.
Uzi passes Saarinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saarinen won't allow Uzi to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarinen wants to get back to his feet.
Uzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saarinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzi.
Uzi 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 three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saarinen wants to get back to his feet.
Uzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Saarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maxi Uzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saarinen is looking for a sweep. Uzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uzi is looking for a kimura but Saarinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uzi to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saarinen is just riding it out for now. Uzi eventually gives up the hold.
Maxi Uzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saarinen is trying to stand up here but Uzi is controlling him well.
Uzi prevents Saarinen from improving his position.
Saarinen won't allow Uzi to pass to mount.
Uzi seems to be working for a kimura but Saarinen defends the submission attempt.
Mauri Saarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarinen tries to roll over but Uzi keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxi Uzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saarinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Saarinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cappadonna Frappuccino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Molo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nitro Circus. Frappuccino has chosen Apinamies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cappadonna Frappuccino!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frappuccino throws a hook but Molo avoids it easily.
Molo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Frappuccino lands a jab to Molo's midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Molo. Frappuccino shrugs it off though.
Molo lands a head kick!
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Molo scores with a nice head shot.
Frappuccino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molo tried to score with a low kick but Frappuccino checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo misses with a head kick.
Molo drops his hands momentarily and Frappuccino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frappuccino lands with a good body shot.
Molo throws a sloppy head kick and Frappuccino moves out of range easily.
Molo missing with a left hand there. Frappuccino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martti Molo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frappuccino swings for the body but Molo moves out of range.
Frappuccino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molo.
Molo looks to score with a jab to the body but Frappuccino is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Molo.
Molo tries to land a leg kick but Frappuccino saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Frappuccino counters with a nice uppercut.
Frappuccino dodges the punch combination from Molo.
Molo lands a leg kick that knocks Frappuccino off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molo.
Molo tried to score with a low kick but Frappuccino checks it.
Molo doesn't manage to clinch there - Frappuccino circles away.
Molo lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molo throws a wild body kick that Frappuccino sees coming a mile off.
Molo connects with an inside leg kick.
Frappuccino checks a leg kick.
Frappuccino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Molo rather than just go for the knockout.
Molo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frappuccino blocks the body kick.
Molo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frappuccino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Molo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Molo tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molo swings for the body but Frappuccino moves out of range.
Molo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Molo throws a chopping leg kick but Frappuccino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Molo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid body kick from Molo.
Molo tries to close the distance and clinch but Frappuccino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frappuccino on the side of the head.
Frappuccino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Molo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Molo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frappuccino backs up against the cage.
Frappuccino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frappuccino wants to land a leg kick but Molo is out of range.
Frappuccino moves out of range of the leg kick from Molo.
Frappuccino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Molo just misses with a punch to the body.
Molo connects with a solid leg kick.
Frappuccino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Molo can pounce on him.
Molo throws a front kick that sends Frappuccino stumbling back into the cage.
Molo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Molo - just one landing.
Frappuccino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Molo is out of range.
Frappuccino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molo throws the left hand but Frappuccino avoids the punch easily.
Molo throws a leg kick which misses Frappuccino's front leg but catches the back leg as Frappuccino tries to avoid it.
Molo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molo moves in looking to clinch but Frappuccino pushes him off.
Frappuccino throws a jab when Molo was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frappuccino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frappuccino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Molo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Molo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molo throws a punch but it's blocked by Frappuccino.
Molo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frappuccino effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frappuccino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Molo controlling the action here for a moment.
Molo blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Frappuccino fails to land.
Molo works on Frappuccino's body with a couple of short punches.
Molo misses with the head strike.
Molo keeps control of Frappuccino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Molo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frappuccino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frappuccino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Frappuccino misses.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Frappuccino keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molo dominated that second round.
That's time! Molo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Molo misses with a two punch combination.
Frappuccino slips a jab and a cross from Molo.
Frappuccino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Frappuccino.
Martti Molo is winning the standup battle so far.
Molo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Molo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frappuccino throws out a loose jab but Molo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frappuccino throws a leg kick but Molo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frappuccino. Frappuccino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo is looking to chop away at Frappuccino's legs.
Molo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Molo misses with a head kick.
Frappuccino swings widly with a right hand
and Molo counters with a left to the body.
Molo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molo.
Frappuccino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Molo thows a body shot but no joy.
Frappuccino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Molo's head backwards.
Frappuccino misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Molo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frappuccino was well out of range. Poor timing from Molo.
Molo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frappuccino.
A jab from Molo misses.
Molo tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frappuccino.
Frappuccino slips a straight right by Molo.
Frappuccino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Molo tries to close the distance and clinch but Frappuccino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Frappuccino ducks under a wild hook from Molo.
A leg kick checked by Molo.
Frappuccino misses with a hook.
Frappuccino avoids a kick to the body.
Molo ducks under a wild hook from Frappuccino.
A jab lands there for Frappuccino.
Molo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Frappuccino misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frappuccino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frappuccino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Frappuccino misses with an uppercut. Molo saw that one coming.
Frappuccino blocks a head kick by Molo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molo tries to clinch there but Frappuccino circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frappuccino. Molo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Martti Molo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frappuccino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molo.
Frappuccino throws a chopping leg kick but Molo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frappuccino misses with a low kick as Molo jumps back.
Frappuccino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Molo finds it's way round the side to connect with Frappuccino's head.
Frappuccino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frappuccino cracks Molo with a good jab.
Frappuccino misses with a straight right.
Molo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frappuccino.
Molo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo misses with the combination.
Frappuccino throws out a powerful jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Molo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molo connects with a body shot that sends Frappuccino's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Molo.
Frappuccino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frappuccino scores with a hook.
Molo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molo throws an off balance right hand
and Frappuccino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molo punishes Frappuccino's body with a nice straight punch.
Frappuccino tries to land a leg kick but Molo saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frappuccino lands a jab to Molo's midsection.
Frappuccino misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino avoids the body shot from Molo.
Frappuccino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Molo momentarily.
Frappuccino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frappuccino throws a hook but Molo blocks it.
Frappuccino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Molo.
Molo misses with a head kick.
Frappuccino misses the shot to the body.
Molo walks into a straight right hand from Frappuccino.
Molo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molo misses with a few strikes there.
Molo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Frappuccino.
Molo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frappuccino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Molo counters with a three punch combo that has Frappuccino backing up. Frappuccino nods at Molo to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molo misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frappuccino misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappadonna Frappuccino dominated that fourth 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!
Frappuccino lands with a hook. Molo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frappuccino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Molo checks it well.
Frappuccino blocks a jab.
Molo tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Frappuccino does it's job there.
A big left from Molo misses.
Frappuccino throws an overhand right that lands on Molo's shoulder, as Molo tries to avoid the shot.
Molo misses with a lunging right hand
and Frappuccino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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.
Molo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo swings widly with a right hand
and Frappuccino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frappuccino tries to move into range but Molo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frappuccino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frappuccino misses with a wild body shot.
Molo tries to clinch but Frappuccino is having none of it.
Molo tries to clinch up but Frappuccino circles away and keeps his distance.
Molo moves into the clinch.
Frappuccino lands a hook that snaps the head of Molo backwards.
Frappuccino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino is struggling to control the position.
Molo is trying to maintain a safe position but Frappuccino gets an underhook and turns Molo into the cage.
Frappuccino looking to stall.
Frappuccino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Molo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frappuccino up against the cage.
Frappuccino is trying to push Molo away but Molo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Molo has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frappuccino.
Frappuccino continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cappadonna Frappuccino.
Molo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Molo.
Molo scores with a head kick. Frappuccino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cappadonna Frappuccino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martti Molo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Molo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frappuccino throws a shot from downtown. Molo moves away and avoids it.
Molo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Molo throws a right hand that misses
and Frappuccino counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Frappuccino misses
and Molo counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molo rushes Frappuccino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molo lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cappadonna Frappuccino.
Well Molo 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Molo!
Martti Molo retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pao Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Chou - General/Checkmate. Edwards is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Like a surgeon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pao Ling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Ling, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Ling against the cage but Ling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ling.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
Edwards lands with a hook. Ling tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ling with a hook.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Ling checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ling fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edwards checks it well.
Edwards connects with a right hand. Ling shakes it off.
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!
Edwards thows a leg kick but Ling checks it
and Ling counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards throws a lazy head kick
and Ling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Ling with an uppercut!
Edwards tried to score with a low kick but Ling checks it.
Ling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Ling punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Ling connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Edwards looks gassed!
Edwards takes a swing at Ling's ribcage but misses.
Pao Ling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards moves out of range as Ling throws a body kick.
Ling scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Ling.
Edwards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ling cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
Ling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Ling cracks Edwards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edwards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Ling is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ling thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
A clash of legs there as Ling blocks the low kick.
A combination from Ling does no damage.
Ling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ling.
Ling throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Ling swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards checks a low kick from Ling.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ling explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Edwards walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ling.
Edwards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ling connects with a solid leg kick.
Ling takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Ling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Ling.
Ling connects with a right hand. Edwards shakes it off.
Ling sizes up Edwards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Ling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ling 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 Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ling connects with a solid leg kick.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Ling is just out of range.
A jab from Ling misses.
Ling throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ling lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Ling paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ling throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Ling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ling sizes up Edwards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ling connects with a solid leg kick.
Ling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Edwards might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ling has got the better of the exchanges.
Ling misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edwards connects with a single shot there.
Edwards misses with a hook. Ling ducked under it nicely.
Ling thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Ling misses with a body shot.
Ling jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Ling lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Ling throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Ling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ling avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Edwards throws a low kick but Ling avoids it.
Edwards swings for the body but Ling moves out of range.
Ling ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards thumps Ling with a low kick.
Ling is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ling here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Ling takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Ling misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Ling.
Ling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ling loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Ling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edwards's calf.
Ling lands with a nice body punch.
Ling misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Ling misses with a body shot.
Edwards wants to slow Ling down by chopping away at his legs.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Ling checks it.
Edwards takes one on the button.
Ling throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ling scoring well with a low kick there.
Ling cracks the inside of Edwards's front leg.
Ling connects with a jab.
Ling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Ling with a nice cross.
Ling checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ling moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ling lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ling connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Ling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ling.
Ling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ling can pounce on him.
Ling lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Ling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pao Ling is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ling getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ling scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Ling does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ling connects with a nice looking jab.
Ling thumps Edwards with a low kick.
Ling throws a front kick that sends Edwards stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circling - Ling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Ling.
A nice combination there by Ling.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Ling's front leg but catches the back leg as Ling tries to avoid it.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a nice uppercut.
Ling lands a jab to the head.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Ling moves out of range of the strikes.
Ling throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Ling pushes him off.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ling slips under a jab from Edwards.
Ling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling scoring well with a low kick there.
Ling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Ling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ling moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ling throws out the jab.
Edwards ducks right into an uppercut from Ling.
Ling scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Ling checks a low kick from Edwards.
Ling ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Ling thumps Edwards with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
Edwards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards throws a head kick but Ling moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ling misses with a low kick.
Ling scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Ling.
Ling checks a leg kick nicely.
Ling cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
Ling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ling throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards sizes up Ling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ling lands with a nice body punch.
Ling jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ling misses with a hook.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ling thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
Ling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edwards's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ling.
Ling connects with a solid leg kick.
Ling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
Ling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Ling scores with a nice strike.
Edwards has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ling.
Edwards takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ling. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ling is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
A combination from Ling does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Ling thows a body shot but no joy.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Ling circles away.
Ling throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Ling cracks Edwards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ling misses the shot to the body.
Ling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ling lands an overhand right.
Edwards is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling thows a body kick. Edwards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ling.
Ling misses the shot to the body.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ling.
Ling lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Ling moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Ling wants to slow Edwards down by chopping away at his legs.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
letting Ling counter with a right hand.
Edwards misses with a combination
and Ling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ling misses its intended target.
Ling throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ling scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Ling feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Ling looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Ling moves out of range easily.
Ling's corner calls for a 1-2. Ling obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ling throws a good cross that connects.
Ling lands a jab.
Ling throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Good work by Ling as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ling with a nice cross.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ling can pounce on him.
Ling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edwards's calf.
Ling connects with a solid leg kick.
Ling misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ling lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Ling throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Ling scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ling misses with a hook.
Ling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edwards walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ling scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Ling there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Ling tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling had his way with Blake Edwards in that round.
That's time! Ling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Edwards moves away from the strike by Ling.
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ling wants it to stay on the feet.
Ling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ling looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edwards has time to react.
Edwards is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ling slips under a jab from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Ling misses.
Good shot there by Ling.
Ling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ling.
Ling fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Ling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards swings for the body but Ling moves out of range.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Ling.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ling was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Blake Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ling.
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
Edwards swings for the body but Ling moves out of range.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Ling misses with a straight left.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with an inside leg kick.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Ling lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards misses with a lunging right hand
and Ling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ling lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edwards thinking.
Ling throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ling scores with a nice body kick.
Ling lands with a good body shot.
Ling tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ling pushes Edwards away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ling scores with a punch to the head.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Ling sprawls well.
Ling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ling connects with a right hand. Edwards shakes it off.
Ling connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Ling lands.
Ling stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Pao Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Edwards.
Ling fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Ling.
Ling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pao Ling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ling 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pao Ling!
Pao Ling retains his middleweight title!
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