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NFC 117 Stehling vs Glory PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Chavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johannes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raised Fist - Killing It. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Chavalo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johannes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johannes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johannes throws the left hand but Chavalo avoids the punch easily.
Johannes looks to land a combination but Chavalo avoids it well.
Johannes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johannes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavalo.
Johannes ducks under a wild hook from Chavalo.
Johannes connects with a solid leg kick.
Johannes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chavalo!
Johannes blocks a low kick nicely.
Chavalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johannes slips a straight right by Chavalo.
An inside leg kick lands from Chavalo.
Johannes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chavalo is out of range.
Johannes misses with a kick to the body.
Johannes throws a leg kick but Chavalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johannes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johannes checks a leg kick.
Chavalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johannes can pounce on him.
Johannes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johannes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavalo throws out the jab.
Johannes throws a leg kick which misses Chavalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Chavalo tries to avoid it.
Chavalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
George Chavalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johannes.
Chavalo misses with a low kick.
Chavalo throws out a loose jab but Johannes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavalo throws a leg kick which misses Johannes's front leg but catches the back leg as Johannes tries to avoid it.
Johannes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavalo throws the kick towards the body but Johannes avoids it.
Johannes lands a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Johannes. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo throws a hook to the side of Johannes's head but Johannes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavalo misses with a body kick.
Chavalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chavalo swinging wildly here.
Chavalo looks gassed!
Johannes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chavalo's calf.
Johannes feints and then cracks Chavalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavalo down.
Johannes avoids a kick to the body.
Johannes looks to throw the jab but Chavalo is out of range.
Chavalo tries to score with a low kick but Johannes moves his leg out of the way.
Johannes throws a lazy right hand but Chavalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavalo misses with a double jab.
Johannes throws a hook but Chavalo blocks it.
Chavalo throws a low kick but Johannes moves out of range easily.
Johannes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johannes misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannes ducks under a wild hook from Chavalo.
Jab by Johannes.
Chavalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chavalo lands with a good body shot.
Johannes jabs Chavalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johannes has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavalo misses the target.
Chavalo tries for a takedown but Johannes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chavalo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johannes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Johannes misses.
Johannes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Johannes misses its intended target.
A head kick from Johannes lands but Chavalo takes it in his stride.
Chavalo stalks Johannes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johannes's face. Johannes staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavalo misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannes moves away from the strike by Chavalo.
Johannes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavalo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johannes misses with a body shot.
Chavalo throws a head kick but Johannes moves out of range.
Chavalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johannes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chavalo scrambles back to his feet.
Chavalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johannes.
Johannes connects with the punch.
Johannes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavalo.
Johannes is looking to land body kicks.
Johannes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chavalo misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johannes stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavalo. Chavalo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kosti Johannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Chavalo.
Johannes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johannes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavalo manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johannes slips under a jab from Chavalo.
Chavalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavalo looks to land a right hand but Johannes moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Johannes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johannes.
Chavalo looks to throw a body kick
and Johannes counters with a stiff right hand.
Johannes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chavalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chavalo misses with a hook.
Chavalo throws a shot from downtown. Johannes moves away and avoids it.
Chavalo throws a leg kick but Johannes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chavalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chavalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chavalo loads up on a big right hand but Johannes slips the punch.
Johannes thuds his shin into the meat of Chavalo's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavalo moves forwards but Johannes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chavalo is breathing heavily.
Johannes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johannes lands a leg kick that knocks Chavalo off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavalo.
Johannes looks to land a left hand but Chavalo moved out of range nicely.
Chavalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johannes.
A jab from Johannes finds it's way through Chavalo's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chavalo.
Chavalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chavalo moves out of range as Johannes strikes.
A slow jab from Johannes misses its intended target.
Johannes cracks Chavalo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johannes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johannes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johannes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johannes tries to move to mount but Chavalo blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kosti Johannes just wasn't active enough.
Johannes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavalo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johannes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Johannes moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavalo.
Chavalo throws a hook but Johannes avoids it easily.
Johannes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chavalo momentarily.
Johannes misses with a two punch combination.
George Chavalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavalo walks into a jab.
Johannes throws a right hand that Chavalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavalo also avoids with ease.
Chavalo fails with the takedown.
Johannes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johannes punishes Chavalo's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Johannes misses.
Johannes misses with a hook. Chavalo ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johannes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavalo's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johannes throws a series of punches but Chavalo avoids them all with ease.
Johannes checks a leg kick.
Kosti Johannes is winning the standup battle so far.
Johannes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavalo throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johannes misses with an uppercut.
Johannes looks to land a combination but Chavalo avoids it well.
Johannes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johannes misses with a head kick.
Chavalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Chavalo does no damage.
Chavalo slips a jab from Johannes.
Johannes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chavalo in his tracks.
Johannes tests Chavalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johannes.
Johannes loads up on a big right hand but Chavalo slips the punch.
Johannes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavalo.
Chavalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johannes lands with a shot to the body.
Chavalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johannes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes defending well as Chavalo loads up on a big left hand.
Chavalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johannes.
Johannes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Johannes.
Chavalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johannes.
Chavalo throws a leg kick but Johannes checks it.
Johannes lands a jab to Chavalo's midsection.
A punch combination from Chavalo misses.
A clash of legs there as Johannes blocks the low kick.
Chavalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chavalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johannes counters with a thumping low kick.
Johannes throws out a powerful jab.
Johannes lands a jab to Chavalo's midsection.
Johannes lands with a straight right. Chavalo didn't see that one coming.
Johannes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chavalo swings widly with a right hand
letting Johannes counter with a right hand.
Johannes scores with a sloppy right hand. Chavalo should have avoided that one.
Chavalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johannes scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Johannes.
Good exchange - Johannes coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johannes.
Johannes scores with a hook.
Johannes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavalo at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Chavalo. No joy for Johannes on that attempt.
Chavalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johannes cracks Chavalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johannes with a nice cross.
Nice shot lands for Johannes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johannes lands a nice shot to the body.
Johannes looks to land a combination but Chavalo avoids it well.
Chavalo misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Johannes. That snapped Chavalo's head back.
Good leg kick by Johannes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavalo misses with a looping left.
Johannes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chavalo.
Johannes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chavalo sprawls well. Chavalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johannes gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Johannes finds it's way through Chavalo's defenses.
Chavalo lands with a nice body kick.
Johannes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavalo can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johannes.
Johannes misses with a straight right.
Johannes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chavalo connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johannes moves out of range of the body kick from Chavalo.
Chavalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johannes.
Johannes scores with the left hand. Chavalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Chavalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chavalo throws a big shot that misses.
Chavalo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johannes throws a head kick but Chavalo moves out of range.
Chavalo misses with a body shot
and Johannes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kosti Johannes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chavalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosti Johannes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johannes 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosti Johannes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Xin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman comes to the cage accompanied by Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur.... Xin has chosen TEACH THE WORLD as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Les Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ming Xin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman dips to his left and cracks Xin with an uppercut!
Xin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Xin trying to control the action but Grossman is working from the bottom.
Xin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Xin looking to control but instead Grossman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Xin is pressing down on Grossman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grossman is holding on for now.
Xin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grossman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grossman is looking to improve his position.
Grossman wants to control but Xin is keeping busy.
Grossman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman is pressing down on Xin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grossman wants to sweep here but Xin controlling him for the moment.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Xin from controlling successfully.
Grossman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xin is controlling him.
Xin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Xin throws the left hand but Grossman avoids the punch easily.
Grossman misses with a two punch combination.
Xin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xin tries to land a front kick but Grossman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Les Grossman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman is breathing heavily.
Xin throws a leg kick which misses Grossman's front leg but catches the back leg as Grossman tries to avoid it.
Xin swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range.
Xin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grossman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin manages to avoid it.
Xin feints and then cracks Grossman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grossman down.
Grossman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xin.
Xin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ming Xin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xin looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Xin throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xin is looking to clinch but Grossman is avoiding it.
Xin rushes Grossman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Xin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xin lands a left hand.
Grossman is pressed up against the cage. Xin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grossman down to the mat. Grossman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xin just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xin. That's going to slow Grossman down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xin.
Xin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossman moves away.
Xin misses with a straight right.
Grossman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grossman looking for a sweep. Not yet Grossman, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xin pushes down on Grossman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grossman trying to hold on to Xin's head to control him but Xin postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grossman is pressing down on Xin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grossman looking for a sweep. Not yet Grossman, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ming Xin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grossman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grossman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xin.
Xin throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.
Grossman misses with a two punch combination.
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Xin misses with a wild body shot.
Xin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grossman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grossman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grossman with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grossman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xin is in Grossman's guard.
Xin stopping the sweep attempt from Grossman.
Grossman is trying to control the position but Xin postures up.
Xin is stalling in the full guard.
Xin wants to control from the top but Grossman keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grossman holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xin slips a jab from Grossman.
Xin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Grossman. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xin.
Xin wants to land a leg kick but Grossman is out of range.
Grossman scores with a hook to the body. Xin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xin throws a push kick but Grossman slaps the foot to one side.
Grossman pushes Xin up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Grossman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grossman tries a body shot but Xin blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xin.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Xin controls his hands.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Xin controls his hands.
Xin prevents a body shot from Grossman.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xin's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xin cracks Grossman with a nice body shot.
Grossman tries to work over Xin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grossman lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Xin misses the target.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Grossman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Xin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grossman some visible discomfort.
Xin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Xin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xin working away.
Xin lands a few punches from side control.
Xin scoring with punches and elbows.
Xin is looking to take a break and control but Grossman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xin controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grossman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grossman is trying to control Xin's posture but Xin avoids it.
Xin wants to control but Grossman is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ming Xin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Xin throws a head kick but Grossman moves out of range.
Xin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grossman just misses with a punch to the body.
Xin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grossman's waist but Grossman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xin off to one side.
Xin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grossman is looking to clinch but Xin is avoiding it.
Grossman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grossman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grossman blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman checks a leg kick nicely.
Grossman wants to clinch.
Xin thows a body shot but no joy.
Grossman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xin counters with a low kick, right behind Grossman 's knee.
Ming Xin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Grossman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Les Grossman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Xin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grossman throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xin. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xin.
Les Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grossman misses with a looping left.
Grossman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xin.
Grossman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xin digs a good body shot into Grossman's ribs.
Xin lands with an overhand left.
Xin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
Xin throws a right hand that Grossman ducks under and follows up with a left that Grossman also avoids with ease.
Xin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grossman if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xin tried to score with a low kick but Grossman checks it.
Xin stuns Grossman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xin cracks Grossman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grossman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xin.
Grossman misses with a hook.
Xin throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman tries to close the distance and clinch but Xin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xin keeps the fight on the outside.
Xin swats away the attempt to clinch by Grossman.
Nice body punch from Xin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xin scores with a kick to the body.
Xin lands a slapping body shot.
Xin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grossman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xin thows a body kick. Grossman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xin jabs Grossman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ming Xin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xin 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ming Xin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk throws a solid leg kick but Zeldenthuis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirk.
Kirk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Kirk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zeldenthuis is out of range.
Kirk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kirk passes to full mount!
Kirk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kirk dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeldenthuis is trying to escape the mount.
Zeldenthuis is bucking up trying to escape but Kirk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kirk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kirk unloads with some shots from mount but Zeldenthuis bucks and avoids them well.
Kirk tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk looking to finish Zeldenthuis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zeldenthuis!
Kirk goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zeldenthuis turns into him and now he's in Kirk's guard.
Kirk has momentary wrist control but Zeldenthuis slips an elbow through the middle.
Zeldenthuis preventing the sweep.
Kirk is controlling Zeldenthuis's posture.
Kirk wants to sweep here but Zeldenthuis controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk has his foot on Zeldenthuis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zeldenthuis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk pulls Zeldenthuis in to control the position.
Kirk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zeldenthuis!
Kirk with shots to the head and body - Zeldenthuis looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk landing shots from mount.
Kirk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zeldenthuis looks a forlorn figure.
Kirk sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kirk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kirk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kirk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kirk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zeldenthuis hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis tries to hold on but Kirk postures up.
Zeldenthuis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirk with shots to the head and body - Zeldenthuis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zeldenthuis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kirk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kirk lands a nice shot to the head.
Kirk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zeldenthuis is working to get back to half guard.
Kirk with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk landing strikes from the mount and Zeldenthuis is in trouble!
Kirk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zeldenthuis is rocked!
Kirk looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Zeldenthuis covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kirk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Itaniemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itaniemi comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - Still Counting. The crowd seem to be enjoying Torturo's choice of entrance music: Mogwai - Katrien. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Itaniemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Torturo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torturo throws a leg kick but Itaniemi moved away.
Itaniemi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Torturo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Itaniemi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Itaniemi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torturo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torturo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Itaniemi tests Torturo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Itaniemi throws a shot to the body.
Itaniemi fails to land with a series of punches.
Torturo misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Itaniemi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torturo looks for the body kick but Itaniemi saw that one coming.
Torturo misses with a body shot.
Itaniemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torturo.
Torturo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Itaniemi's head.
Torturo blocks a head kick by Itaniemi.
Torturo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itaniemi tries to land a leg kick but Torturo saw it coming and moves away.
Itaniemi looks to score with a jab to the body but Torturo is just out of range.
Torturo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Itaniemi can pounce on him.
Torturo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torturo throws a low kick, looking for Itaniemi's leg but Itaniemi calmly moves out of range.
Itaniemi tries to move into range but Torturo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Itaniemi slips under a jab.
Itaniemi is looking to score with low kicks.
Torturo scoring well with a low kick there.
Itaniemi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torturo moves out of range of the body kick from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Itaniemi connects with a single shot there.
Torturo thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itaniemi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Torturo tries to clinch but Itaniemi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo throws a body kick that misses.
Itaniemi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Torturo tests Itaniemi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torturo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torturo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torturo misses with a body shot.
A jab from Torturo misses.
Itaniemi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torturo loads up on a big right hand but Itaniemi slips the punch.
Torturo slips under a jab.
Itaniemi throws a body punch but Torturo moves out of range.
Itaniemi throws a leg kick
and Torturo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itaniemi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torturo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Itaniemi can pounce on him.
Itaniemi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torturo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi stuns Torturo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Itaniemi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Itaniemi throws a leg kick but Torturo checks it.
Itaniemi misses the shot to the body.
Itaniemi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Itaniemi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torturo on the side of the head.
Itaniemi throws a jab when Torturo was well out of range.
Torturo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Itaniemi scores with a nice right hand.
A leg kick checked by Torturo.
Torturo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itaniemi moves away.
Itaniemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torturo manages to avoid it.
Itaniemi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Torturo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Itaniemi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itaniemi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Itaniemi misses with a combination
and Torturo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Torturo throws a hook but Itaniemi blocks it.
Torturo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Itaniemi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torturo wants to clinch.
Torturo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Torturo loads up on a big right hand but Itaniemi slips the punch.
Torturo throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itaniemi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torturo is able to avoid easily.
Itaniemi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Torturo fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Itaniemi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Itaniemi ducks under a wild hook from Torturo.
Itaniemi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice jab there from Itaniemi.
Torturo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Itaniemi's hands.
Itaniemi punishes Torturo's body with a nice straight punch.
Torturo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Itaniemi avoids the head kick by Torturo.
Torturo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itaniemi.
Itaniemi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torturo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Itaniemi is out of range and Torturo settles back down.
Itaniemi misses with a two punch combination.
Itaniemi defending well as Torturo loads up on a big left hand.
Torturo swinging wildly here.
Itaniemi throws a leg kick which misses Torturo's front leg but catches the back leg as Torturo tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torturo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Itaniemi is out of range and Torturo settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itaniemi scores with a decent looking hook.
Itaniemi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Itaniemi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torturo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Itaniemi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torturo throws a head kick that misses.
Itaniemi stalks Torturo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Torturo's face. Torturo staggers backwards, shaken.
Torturo is breathing heavily.
Itaniemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torturo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torturo blocks a head kick by Itaniemi.
Torturo misses the shot to the body.
Itaniemi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torturo tries to score with a low kick but Itaniemi moves his leg out of the way.
Itaniemi connects with a body shot.
Jab from Itaniemi.
A nice combination there by Itaniemi.
Itaniemi misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itaniemi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torturo moves away.
Torturo moves in looking to clinch but Itaniemi pushes him off.
Torturo moves out of range of the body kick from Itaniemi.
Urho Itaniemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Torturo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torturo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torturo throws a lazy head kick
and Itaniemi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Itaniemi 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.
Itaniemi checks a low kick from Torturo.
Itaniemi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torturo's sensitive parts.
Itaniemi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itaniemi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torturo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Itaniemi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Itaniemi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Itaniemi misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo moves out of range as Itaniemi strikes.
Itaniemi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torturo.
Torturo blocks a leg kick.
Itaniemi lands a nice shot that snaps Torturo's head back.
Itaniemi lands with a shot to the body.
Itaniemi cracks the inside of Torturo's front leg.
Itaniemi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itaniemi swinging wildly here.
Itaniemi lunges at Torturo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torturo's hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itaniemi misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Itaniemi. That snapped Torturo's head back.
Itaniemi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torturo.
Torturo blocks a head kick by Itaniemi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torturo thumps Itaniemi with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torturo wants to clinch up but Itaniemi keeps it at a distance.
Torturo slips a jab and a cross from Itaniemi.
Itaniemi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Itaniemi misses with a leg kick
and Torturo counters with a low kick, right behind Itaniemi 's knee.
Torturo cracks Itaniemi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torturo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Itaniemi.
Torturo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itaniemi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itaniemi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Itaniemi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itaniemi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torturo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Torturo takes a swing at Itaniemi's ribcage but misses.
Torturo scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Itaniemi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Itaniemi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Torturo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torturo moves in looking to clinch but Itaniemi pushes him off.
Itaniemi misses with a looping left.
Torturo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Itaniemi. That did some damage!
Torturo is looking to land body kicks.
Itaniemi misses with a few strikes there.
Itaniemi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torturo. Torturo obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Torturo.
Torturo tries to clinch up.
Torturo misses with a low kick.
Itaniemi swings widly with a right hand
and Torturo counters with a stiff right hand.
Itaniemi lands a nice looking body shot.
Itaniemi throws out a loose jab but Torturo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itaniemi throws a jab but it's blocked by Torturo.
Itaniemi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torturo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Itaniemi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Torturo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torturo throws out a loose jab but Itaniemi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Torturo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Torturo lands a leg kick that knocks Itaniemi off balance momentarily.
Itaniemi misses the shot to the body.
Torturo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Itaniemi misses with a hook.
Itaniemi lands a leg kick that knocks Torturo off balance momentarily.
Itaniemi throws a chopping leg kick but Torturo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Itaniemi takes a swing at Torturo's ribcage but misses.
Itaniemi lands a right hook to the body.
Torturo scores with a jab. Itaniemi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torturo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torturo connects with a crisp jab.
Torturo thows a body kick. Itaniemi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A low kick from Itaniemi misses
and Torturo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Itaniemi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torturo.
Itaniemi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itaniemi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itaniemi throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Torturo tenderised Itaniemi's leg. Itaniemi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torturo misses with a low kick as Itaniemi jumps back.
Itaniemi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Itaniemi. That's going to slow Torturo down.
Torturo checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo lands a jab to the nose.
Itaniemi looks to score with a jab to the body but Torturo is just out of range.
Torturo throws a head kick but Itaniemi moves out of range.
Itaniemi staying out of range there.
Torturo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itaniemi.
Torturo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Torturo does it's job there.
Torturo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Itaniemi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Itaniemi cracks Torturo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Itaniemi throws a shot from downtown. Torturo moves away and avoids it.
Torturo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Itaniemi can pounce on him.
Torturo doesn't manage to clinch there - Itaniemi circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Itaniemi. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Itaniemi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marko Torturo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torturo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Torturo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Itaniemi lands a jab to Torturo's midsection.
Torturo misses with a low kick.
Torturo throws a hook to the side of Itaniemi's head but Itaniemi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itaniemi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Itaniemi avoids the head kick by Torturo.
Itaniemi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torturo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itaniemi misses with a head kick.
Torturo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torturo scores with a shot to the body.
Urho Itaniemi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Itaniemi stalks Torturo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Torturo's face. Torturo staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Torturo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Itaniemi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Itaniemi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Led Zeppelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique . Zeppelin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One 24 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
24 - 9 - 1 |
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26
185 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Led Zeppelin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Flashlighter misses.
Flashlighter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zeppelin on the side of the head.
Zeppelin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flashlighter tries to land a leg kick but Zeppelin saw it coming and moves away.
Zeppelin misses with a body kick.
Flashlighter checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Flashlighter misses.
Zeppelin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flashlighter's head.
Flashlighter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flashlighter avoids the body shot from Zeppelin.
Flashlighter closes the distance and clinches.
Zeppelin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zeppelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeppelin blocks a body shot from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flashlighter lands a good knee to the midsection. Zeppelin won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeppelin lands an elbow inside that Flashlighter shrugs off.
Zeppelin blocks the elbow strike.
Zeppelin blocking some punches.
A short left from Flashlighter.
Zeppelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Flashlighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeppelin tries a knee to the head but Flashlighter blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeppelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flashlighter dodges an elbow strike from Zeppelin.
A right handed body shot lands from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands an elbow inside that Zeppelin shrugs off.
It looks like Led Zeppelin has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flashlighter as Zeppelin tries to tie him up.
Flashlighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Zeppelin backwards.
Flashlighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flashlighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flashlighter tries to land knees in the clinch but Zeppelin avoids the damage to the body.
Flashlighter misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Flashlighter.
Zeppelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeppelin throws a punch but it's blocked by Flashlighter.
Zeppelin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zeppelin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flashlighter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Zeppelin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flashlighter prevents a body shot from Zeppelin.
Flashlighter lands an elbow inside.
Flashlighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws an elbow but it misses.
Flashlighter pushes Zeppelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flashlighter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zeppelin avoids it.
Zeppelin working aggressively here.
Flashlighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeppelins head.
Flashlighter blocks the elbow strike.
Flashlighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flashlighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeppelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeppelin can't find room to land a body shot as Flashlighter controls the action.
Flashlighter misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeppelin.
Flashlighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeppelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flashlighter is working Zeppelin over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flashlighter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zeppelin's brow.
Zeppelin lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Flashlighter.
Zeppelin lands with a right to the head.
Flashlighter misses with a knee strike.
Flashlighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zeppelin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flashlighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin lands a shot to the body.
Zeppelin avoiding damage.
Zeppelin connects with a knee to the head.
Flashlighter cracks Zeppelin with a nice body shot.
Flashlighter throws a head punch that misses.
Flashlighter throws a head punch that misses.
Zeppelin blocks a body shot from Flashlighter.
Zeppelin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flashlighter's elbow.
Flashlighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeppelin lands with a right to the head.
Zeppelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Flashlighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeppelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Flashlighter.
Zeppelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flashlighter backwards.
Flashlighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeppelin's elbow.
Zeppelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeppelin lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zeppelin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter scores with a shot to the side of Zeppelin's head.
Flashlighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeppelin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Flashlighter lands an elbow that stopped Zeppelin in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Zeppelin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flashlighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zeppelin backwards.
Zeppelin missing with knees to the body.
Flashlighter trying to land knees to the body.
Flashlighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flashlighter lands an uppercut.
Flashlighter blocking some punches.
Zeppelin misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flashlighter.
Zeppelin can't find room to land a body shot as Flashlighter controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeppelin.
Flashlighter lands an elbow inside.
Zeppelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Flashlighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeppelin takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Led Zeppelin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zeppelin is looking to chop away at Flashlighter's legs.
Flashlighter misses with a kick to the body.
Flashlighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a leg kick that knocks Flashlighter off balance momentarily.
Zeppelin connects with an inside leg kick.
Flashlighter moves into the clinch.
Zeppelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeppelin tries to land knees in the clinch but Flashlighter avoids the damage to the body.
Zeppelin tries to throw a body punch but Flashlighter avoids it by throwing Zeppelin back against the cage.
Zeppelin has a couple of punches blocked by Flashlighter.
A right hand to the body from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zeppelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flashlighter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flashlighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flashlighter digs a right hand into Zeppelin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zeppelin's gas tank.
Zeppelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flashlighter lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeppelin has a couple of punches blocked by Flashlighter.
Zeppelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zeppelin is breathing heavily.
Flashlighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zeppelin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flashlighter.
Zeppelin has Flashlighter pressed against the cage, preventing Flashlighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zeppelin tries a body shot but Flashlighter blocks it.
Flashlighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flashlighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flashlighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeppelin is trying to stall.
Zeppelin blocks a body shot from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter digs a right hand into Zeppelin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zeppelin's gas tank.
Zeppelin misses with a punch to the body.
Flashlighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zeppelin backwards.
Flashlighter lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flashlighter lands an uppercut.
Zeppelin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeppelin lands an elbow that stopped Flashlighter in his tracks for a moment.
Flashlighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flashlighter lands an elbow just above Zeppelin 's eye.
Zeppelin is rocked!
That has opened up Led Zeppelin's cut even more.
Felix Flashlighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Flashlighter lands an elbow that stopped Zeppelin in his tracks for a moment.
Zeppelin is still on wobbly legs! Can Flashlighter finish him?
Flashlighter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zeppelin or not.
Flashlighter lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zeppelin with a big uppercut! Zeppelin tries to clinch up but Flashlighter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zeppelin to the mat! Zeppelin covers up and Flashlighter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Felix Flashlighter!
Felix Flashlighter retains his welterweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Reinikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinikainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Turmion Kätilöt - Verta ja Lihaa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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185 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Siloposki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Reinikainen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen is looking to chop away at Siloposki's legs.
Siloposki misses with a hook.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Siloposki moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Siloposki loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Siloposki lands with a cross.
It looks like Kalle Reinikainen has been cut.
Reinikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Siloposki. That did some damage!
Siloposki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reinikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Siloposki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Siloposki moves out of range.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siloposki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Siloposki tries to keep at a distance but Reinikainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen looking to throw knees to the head but Siloposki is blocking nicely.
Siloposki swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reinikainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reinikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Reinikainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen.
Nice body punch from Siloposki.
Reinikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reinikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Siloposki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siloposki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki misses with some punches.
Siloposki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
That's two 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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Siloposki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siloposki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reinikainen tries a knee to the head but Siloposki blocks it.
Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen misses with a knee strike.
Reinikainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Siloposki avoids the damage to the body.
Siloposki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reinikainen tries to land a knee to the head but Siloposki blocks with his arms.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Siloposki missing with knees to the body.
Siloposki tries to land a knee to the head but Reinikainen blocks with his arms.
Siloposki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siloposki misses with a knee to the head.
Reinikainen lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Reinikainen.
Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siloposki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Siloposki fails to land.
Siloposki is trying to break the clinch but Reinikainen has him pressed against the cage.
Siloposki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Reinikainen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reinikainen.
Siloposki is breathing heavily.
Reinikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reinikainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Siloposki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reinikainen digs a right hand underneath Siloposki's ribcage. Siloposki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looking to throw knees to the head but Siloposki is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siloposki.
Siloposki managing to block the knees to the body from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siloposki is defending well for now.
Siloposki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki lands a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen tries to land a knee to the head but Siloposki blocks with his arms.
Reinikainen landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sampsa Siloposki has been cut.
Siloposki wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinikainen won't allow it.
Reinikainen landing knees to the head.
Siloposki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siloposki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Siloposki throws a punch but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reinikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siloposki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siloposki misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Reinikainen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reinikainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Siloposki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Siloposki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siloposki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Reinikainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Siloposki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Siloposki throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Siloposki should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Reinikainen - just one landing.
Siloposki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reinikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalle Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen moves to clinch but Siloposki breaks away
and Siloposki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reinikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siloposki loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Siloposki avoids a kick to the body.
Reinikainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Siloposki.
Reinikainen scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Siloposki. That did some damage!
Reinikainen works Siloposki's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen tries to clinch there but Siloposki circles away.
Siloposki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
Reinikainen lands a nice hook to Siloposki's body. Siloposki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Siloposki is just out of range.
Siloposki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Siloposki blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches.
Reinikainen scores with a knee to the head.
Siloposki avoiding damage as Reinikainen throws knees to the body.
Reinikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kalle Reinikainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Siloposki misses with a body punch.
Reinikainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siloposki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen trying to land knees to the body.
Reinikainen lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands a nice knee to the body.
Reinikainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Siloposki avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reinikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siloposki backwards.
Reinikainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Siloposki avoids the damage to the body.
Reinikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Siloposki controls his hands.
Reinikainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siloposki backwards.
Siloposki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalle Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinikainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reinikainen lands with a good body shot.
Reinikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Reinikainen 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!
Reinikainen throws a leg kick which misses Siloposki's front leg but catches the back leg as Siloposki tries to avoid it.
Siloposki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siloposki.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. Siloposki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siloposki just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Siloposki's head.
Reinikainen keeps Siloposki at a distance using the push kick.
Siloposki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reinikainen. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reinikainen!
A chopping leg kick lands by Reinikainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen tries to clinch up but Siloposki circles away and keeps his distance.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot that sends Siloposki's belly button to the back.
Siloposki throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalle Reinikainen 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.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Siloposki takes a step back to recover.
Sampsa Siloposki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reinikainen digs a good hook to Siloposki's body.
Siloposki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Siloposki avoids them all with ease.
Siloposki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reinikainen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki lands with a good body shot.
Reinikainen tries to land a body kick
and Siloposki counters with a three punch combo that has Reinikainen backing up. Reinikainen nods at Siloposki to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Siloposki misses
and Reinikainen counters with a leg kick.
Siloposki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Siloposki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Siloposki.
Siloposki connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Reinikainen tries to land a front kick but Siloposki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Siloposki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Siloposki thows a leg kick but Reinikainen checks it
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siloposki in his tracks.
Reinikainen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Siloposki off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat.
Siloposki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Siloposki checks the leg kick.
Siloposki swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siloposki misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Reinikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reinikainen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Reinikainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Sound Of Thunder. Adebisi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go Go Adebisi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Esko Morko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some bone on bone action there as Morko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morko misses with a straight left.
Adebisi throws a body punch but Morko moves out of range.
Morko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adebisi.
Adebisi misses with a straight left.
Morko throws a wild body kick that Adebisi sees coming a mile off.
Adebisi misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morko. Adebisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adebisi looks to land a left hand but Morko moved out of range nicely.
Esko Morko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi defending well as Morko loads up on a big left hand.
Morko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morko throws a head kick but Adebisi moves out of range.
Morko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morko throws a looping overhand right but Adebisi ducks down to avoid it.
Adebisi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morko misses with a body kick.
Morko throws a series of strikes that have Adebisi backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi throws a lazy uppercut
and Morko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morko doesn't seem bothered though.
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morko moves away.
Morko connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Morko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morko, right into the meat.
Morko throws a low kick but Adebisi avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morko.
Adebisi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Esko Morko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morko cracks Adebisi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morko throws a leg kick but Adebisi moved away.
Adebisi takes a swing at Morko's ribcage but misses.
Morko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adebisi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morko scores with a nice head shot.
Morko lands a nice looking body kick.
Adebisi thows a body shot but no joy.
Adebisi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morko rather than just go for the knockout.
Morko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adebisi.
Adebisi blocks the body kick.
Morko throws a front kick aimed at Adebisi's knee but Adebisi avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebisi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morko sprawls well initially but Adebisi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adebisi is trying to control. Morko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Morko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left lands for Morko.
Adebisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Morko.
Adebisi scores with the left hand. Morko knows he should have avoided that one.
Morko misses with a looping right.
Morko throws the kick towards the body but Adebisi avoids it.
Morko moves out of range of the strikes.
Adebisi dives in and grabs Morko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morko pushes down on Adebisi's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morko. Adebisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Adebisi misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adebisi lands a slapping body shot.
Adebisi throws a shot to the body.
Adebisi throws a wild body kick that Morko sees coming a mile off.
Adebisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morko is just out of range.
Morko scoring well with a low kick there.
Adebisi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morko tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adebisi throws a body punch but Morko moves out of range.
Morko blocks a head kick by Adebisi.
Esko Morko is winning the standup battle so far.
Morko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adebisi if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Adebisi.
Morko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adebisi's head backwards.
Morko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adebisi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morko catches Adebisi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adebisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morko lands with an uppercut that bounces Adebisi off the cage and back into rage.
A shot to the body from Adebisi misses
and Morko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Adebisi blocks a head kick by Morko.
Morko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adebisi misses with a hook.
Morko scores with a hook to the body. Adebisi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morko misses the jab.
Morko throws a nice looking combination but Adebisi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adebisi. Morko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morko.
Morko throws a hook to the side of Adebisi's head but Adebisi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adebisi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morko's waist but Morko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adebisi off to one side.
Esko Morko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi thows a body shot but no joy.
Morko missing with a left hand there. Adebisi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adebisi slips a jab and a cross from Morko.
Morko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Morko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morko throws a wild body kick that Adebisi sees coming a mile off.
Morko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adebisi moves away.
Adebisi defending well as Morko loads up on a big left hand.
Morko throws a low kick but Adebisi moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morko throws a solid leg kick but Adebisi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morko.
Morko throws a low kick, looking for Adebisi's leg but Adebisi calmly moves out of range.
Morko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morko.
Adebisi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adebisi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morko throws a leg kick but Adebisi moved away.
Morko missing with a left hand there. Adebisi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Morko misses.
Adebisi lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morko wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Morko misses.
Morko tries to score with a low kick but Adebisi moves his leg out of the way.
Adebisi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morko is trying to defend but Adebisi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Morko tries to get to full guard but Adebisi has control of the leg.
Morko won't allow Adebisi to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is looking to pass Morko's guard but actually Morko recovers to full guard.
Morko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adebisi lands a couple of elbows.
Adebisi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adebisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morko keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adebisi is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Simon Adebisi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Adebisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morko was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi.
Morko throws a low kick but Adebisi avoids it.
Morko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adebisi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adebisi swings for the body but Morko moves out of range.
Adebisi dodges the punch combination from Morko.
Adebisi cracks a nice hook into Morko's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko looks to land a left hand but Adebisi moved out of range nicely.
Adebisi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adebisi working away.
Morko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Adebisi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morko wants to stand but Adebisi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adebisi on the ground.
Adebisi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morko controlling from the top position.
Morko wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Adebisi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morko is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Esko Morko.
Morko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morko throws out the jab.
Morko lands a high kick!
Adebisi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morko.
Morko throws a shot from downtown. Adebisi moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Morko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice cross by Morko.
The fighters circling - Morko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Morko as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Morko misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adebisi is defended easily by Morko.
A punch lands to the side of Adebisi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adebisi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Morko had his way with Simon Adebisi in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Adebisi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adebisi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adebisi misses the shot to the body.
Morko tries to clinch but Adebisi is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Morko misses.
Morko defending well as Adebisi loads up on a big left hand.
Morko throws a leg kick but Adebisi checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adebisi tries to avoid it but Morko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adebisi to the ground. Adebisi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adebisi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adebisi fails with a takedown attempt.
Morko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morko throws a hook to the side of Adebisi's head but Adebisi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adebisi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi fails with a takedown attempt.
Adebisi blocks a head kick by Morko.
Adebisi scores with a jab to the head.
Adebisi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morko.
Adebisi shoots in and bounces Morko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adebisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Morko keeps moving.
Adebisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morko is keeping the position for now.
Simon Adebisi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adebisi passes into half guard.
Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morko is looking to control Adebisi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morko avoid being mounted?
Adebisi is keen to just control but Morko is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adebisi trying to mount his opponent but Morko defends it.
Adebisi wants to work for an arm triangle but Morko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adebisi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Morko could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Adebisi has cracked it and Morko is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Adebisi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Adebisi!
Simon Adebisi is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Kullero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prätkähiiret - Se on suihinotto. The crowd seem to be enjoying Torni's choice of entrance music: Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Kullero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Torni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Kullero.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kullero.
Kullero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kullero shoots for a takedown but Torni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kullero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy left from Kullero finds it's target.
Torni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torni thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kullero if he has to take too many more of those.
Kullero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torni throws a leg kick but Kullero moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kullero. That's going to slow Torni down.
Kullero defending well as Torni loads up on a big left hand.
Torni throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Torni misses.
Torni throws out a loose jab but Kullero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torni throws a low kick but Kullero moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni throws the left hand but Kullero avoids the punch easily.
Torni lands a jab to the nose.
Torni misses with a wild body shot.
Kullero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kullero misses with a hook. Torni ducked under it nicely.
Torni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kullero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kullero fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasi Kullero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torni connects with a leg kick. Kullero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kullero avoids the body shot from Torni.
Some bone on bone action there as Torni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Torni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kullero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torni thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni misses with a low kick.
Kullero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torni. Torni obviously looking to wear him down.
Torni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kullero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torni.
Kullero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torni moves away.
Kullero tries to clinch up but Torni circles away and keeps his distance.
Kullero misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Kullero.
Torni 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.
Torni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kullero's head.
Torni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torni connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni throws an overhand right that lands on Kullero's shoulder, as Kullero tries to avoid the shot.
Torni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Torni moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Torni.
Kullero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torni on the side of the head.
Kullero throws a right and a left that Torni avoids nicely.
Torni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kullero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torni checks a low kick from Kullero.
Kullero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kullero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kullero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Torni misses the target.
Kullero misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullero throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Torni misses.
Torni moves out of range of the strikes.
Torni misses with a leg kick.
Kullero avoids the head kick by Torni.
Torni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torni, right into the meat.
Kullero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kullero won't allow Torni to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kullero looking to pass the guard.
Kullero with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Torni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Torni misses with a low kick.
Kullero works the jab nicely.
Torni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Torni throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kullero's head.
Kullero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kullero, as that shot connected.
Torni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kullero cracks Torni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torni scoring well with a low kick there.
Torni scores with a shot to the body.
Kullero slips a straight right by Torni.
Kullero rushes Torni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torni misses with a knee to the head.
Kullero lands with a left to the head.
Kullero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullero misses with a punch to the body.
Torni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Kullero misses
and Kullero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kullero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kullero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torni moves out of range as Kullero throws a body kick.
Torni throws a body punch but Kullero moves out of range.
Kullero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kullero lands with a good body shot.
Torni is looking to slow Kullero down with leg kicks.
Kullero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torni.
Kullero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torni misses with a leg kick.
Lauri Torni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni checks a leg kick.
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!
Torni defending well as Kullero loads up on a big left hand.
Torni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torni moves forwards but Kullero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Torni thows a body shot but no joy.
Kullero throws out a powerful jab.
Torni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullero manages to avoid it.
Torni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torni wants it to stay on the feet.
Kullero throws a hook but Torni avoids it easily.
Torni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kullero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torni throws the left hand but Kullero avoids the punch easily.
Kullero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullero fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Torni.
Torni throws a right and a left that Kullero avoids nicely.
Torni throws a head kick but Kullero moves out of range.
Torni 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.
Kullero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kullero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kullero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kullero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torni can pounce on him.
Kullero throws a front kick that sends Torni stumbling back into the cage.
Kullero lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni misses with a low kick.
Torni ducks under a wild hook from Kullero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullero blocks a low kick nicely.
Torni punishes Kullero's body with a nice straight punch.
Kullero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torni throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kullero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torni.
Kullero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullero manages to avoid it.
Torni throws a body punch but Kullero moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torni is looking to chop away at Kullero's legs.
Kullero throws a leg kick but Torni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kullero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Torni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kullero throws a sloppy head kick and Torni moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullero. Torni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kullero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torni thumps Kullero with a low kick.
Torni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kullero blocks a head kick by Torni.
Kullero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torni.
Torni displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Torni misses with a low kick.
Torni throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kullero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kullero 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 Torni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullero throws a leg kick
and Torni counters with a leg kick.
Torni checks a low kick from Kullero.
Torni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kullero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torni throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Kullero blocks the low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kullero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kullero checks the leg kick.
Kullero throws a solid leg kick but Torni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kullero.
Kullero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torni if he has to take too many more of those.
Torni slips a jab from Kullero.
Torni looks to throw the jab but Kullero is out of range.
Kullero checks a leg kick nicely.
Torni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kullero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni with a nice cross.
Kullero checks a low kick from Torni.
Kullero scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullero moves out of range of the leg kick from Torni.
Nice defenses there by Torni.
Torni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kullero is out of range.
Kullero looks to score with a jab to the body but Torni is just out of range.
Kullero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torni.
Nice body kick from Kullero.
Kullero is looking to chop away at Torni's legs.
Good work by Kullero as he checks the leg kick.
Kullero misses with a low kick.
Torni misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni looks to land a combination but Kullero avoids it well.
Lauri Torni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torni, right into the meat.
Torni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kullero on the side of the head.
Torni tries to work over Kullero's front leg with a kick but Kullero checks it.
Torni is looking to score with low kicks.
Torni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kullero.
Torni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kullero.
Kullero lunges at Torni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torni's hand.
Torni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Torni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torni throws a lazy right hand but Kullero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kullero moves out of range as Torni strikes.
Torni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullero wants to clinch.
Torni tries a head kick but it misses.
Torni throws a lazy head kick
and Kullero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kullero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kullero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kullero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Torni wants to slow Kullero down by chopping away at his legs.
Kullero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torni pinned against the cage. Torni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Torni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Torni really dominated that round.
That's time! Kullero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kullero throws out a loose jab but Torni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kullero lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Torni.
Kullero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kullero.
Kullero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kullero scores with a nice right hand.
Torni scoring well with a low kick there.
Torni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torni scores with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Torni. Kullero shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torni ducks under a wild hook from Kullero.
Kullero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torni throws out the jab.
Kullero avoids the head kick by Torni.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullero tries to clinch but Torni moves away
and Torni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kullero throws a leg kick but Torni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kullero fails to land the takedown.
Torni throws a head kick that misses.
Torni cracks the inside of Kullero's front leg.
Torni throws a series of punches but Kullero avoids them all with ease.
Kullero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kullero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kullero misses the shot to the body.
Torni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kullero.
Torni swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kullero counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni misses with a hook. Kullero ducked under it nicely.
Kullero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torni tries to score with a low kick but Kullero moves his leg out of the way.
Kullero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Torni!
Torni is bucking up trying to escape but Kullero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kullero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torni blocking the ground and pound.
Torni squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Kullero.
Torni is trying to stand.
Kullero cracks Torni with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kullero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Torni is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kullero lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Torni wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torni takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Torni is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Kullero had his way with Lauri Torni in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kullero misses with a takedown attempt - Torni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kullero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kullero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kullero moves out of range of the leg kick from Torni.
Torni throws a front kick aimed at Kullero's knee but Kullero avoids it well.
Torni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torni misses with a leg kick.
Torni swings for the body but Kullero moves out of range.
Kullero throws a hook to the side of Torni's head but Torni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kullero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torni.
Torni throws a sloppy head kick and Kullero moves out of range easily.
Kullero throws a jab but it's blocked by Torni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kullero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torni.
Torni misses with a wild body shot.
Kullero blocks the body kick.
Kullero looks to score with a jab to the body but Torni is just out of range.
Kullero avoids the body shot from Torni.
Torni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kullero jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kullero tries for a takedown but Torni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kullero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torni.
Kullero tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pasi Kullero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullero checks a low kick from Torni.
Torni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kullero.
Kullero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kullero blocks a leg kick.
Kullero scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torni moves out of range of the body kick.
Kullero slips under a jab from Torni.
Torni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kullero.
Kullero darts in trying to clinch
and Torni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kullero checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni connects with an inside leg kick.
Torni lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy body kick from Kullero
and Torni counters with a nice leg kick.
Kullero fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasi Kullero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Torni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kullero.
Torni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kullero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kullero is looking to clinch.
Kullero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lauri Torni 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.
Torni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torni is looking to score with low kicks.
Torni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kullero.
Kullero missing with a left hand there. Torni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kullero tries to clinch but Torni moves out of range.
Torni scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Torni as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kullero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torni cracks Kullero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torni scores with a shot to the body.
Torni lands a leg kick that knocks Kullero off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Torni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Torni!
Lauri Torni is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Victor Reinhardt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jokinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reinhardt scrambles back to his feet.
Otso Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinhardt connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reinhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reinhardt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jokinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jokinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Reinhardt avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Otso Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reinhardt.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reinhardt blocking some punches.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinhardt tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Reinhardt back against the cage.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reinhardt backwards.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinhardt controls his hands.
Reinhardt has hold of one of Jokinen's legs. Jokinen is fighting the takedown attempt but Reinhardt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reinhardt postures up.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Reinhardt pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Reinhardt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reinhardt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reinhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reinhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Reinhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jokinen working for a triangle but Reinhardt defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt looking to pass the guard.
Reinhardt throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
Reinhardt preventing the sweep.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Reinhardt from controlling successfully.
Jokinen controls Reinhardt momentarily but Reinhardt frees himself.
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reinhardt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reinhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Reinhardt thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reinhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinhardt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinhardt preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Reinhardt defends easily.
Reinhardt passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reinhardt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen manages to get to full guard.
Reinhardt looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Otso Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reinhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
Reinhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinhardt.
An inside leg kick from Reinhardt misses.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Reinhardt slips the punch.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reinhardt is able to avoid easily.
A left lands for Reinhardt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reinhardt misses with a looping left.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Reinhardt's guard.
Reinhardt keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Jokinen trying to control but Reinhardt is working from the bottom.
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reinhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinhardt, not yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Otso Jokinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otso Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Reinhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Reinhardt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen throws a jab when Reinhardt was well out of range.
Reinhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Victor Reinhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Reinhardt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reinhardt throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Reinhardt fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Reinhardt misses.
Reinhardt blocks a leg kick.
Reinhardt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reinhardt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Reinhardt sprawls well. He's pushed Jokinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Reinhardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Reinhardt.
Nice takedown defense from Reinhardt. No joy for Jokinen on that attempt.
A shot to the body from Jokinen misses
and Reinhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Reinhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reinhardt sprawls well. Reinhardt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Reinhardt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Reinhardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Reinhardt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reinhardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinhardt misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Reinhardt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reinhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Reinhardt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reinhardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jokinen uses it to pass to side control.
Jokinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jokinen working away.
Reinhardt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Reinhardt is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reinhardt avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control but Reinhardt is keeping him busy.
Jokinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reinhardt is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reinhardt avoid being mounted?
Jokinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jokinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reinhardt to take his back!
Jokinen working for a choke but Reinhardt is defending well.
Jokinen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reinhardt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reinhardt for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Reinhardt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinhardt manages to get to full guard.
Reinhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinhardt misses with a kick to the body
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Reinhardt counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinhardt is just out of range.
Reinhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinhardt in his tracks.
Reinhardt thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with the combination.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reinhardt, pushing him back against the cage.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Reinhardt avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinhardt controls his hands.
Jokinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reinhardt.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Reinhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reinhardt backwards.
Jokinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinhardt is pressed up against the cage. Jokinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reinhardt down to the mat. Reinhardt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Reinhardt moved out of range nicely.
Reinhardt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Reinhardt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinhardt's sensitive parts.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinhardt.
Nice defenses there by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Reinhardt jumps back.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Reinhardt lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reinhardt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reinhardt under the eye.
Reinhardt avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinhardt.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick
and Reinhardt counters with a leg kick.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reinhardt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinhardt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jokinen's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen had his way with Victor Reinhardt in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinhardt throws out the jab.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen moves out of range as Reinhardt throws a body kick.
Reinhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen clinches.
Reinhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Otso Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reinhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Reinhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reinhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Reinhardt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Reinhardt controls the action.
Jokinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reinhardt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reinhardt tries to pass to full mount but Jokinen defends it.
Reinhardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinhardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jokinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Reinhardt has control of the leg.
Jokinen wants to control but Reinhardt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Victor Reinhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otso Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Reinhardt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Reinhardt tries to pass to full mount but Jokinen defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinhardt trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Reinhardt is controlling well.
Reinhardt trying to control from Jokinen's half guard. Jokinen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reinhardt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Reinhardt forces his way into half guard.
Reinhardt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jokinen is in trouble now - Reinhardt has advanced to mount!
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Reinhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to escape the mount.
Otso Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinhardt with shots to the head and body - Jokinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Reinhardt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jokinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reinhardt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinhardt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Reinhardt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jokinen because Reinhardt loaded up on that one.
Jokinen is working to get back to half guard.
Reinhardt moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jokinen has worked his arm free - good work by Jokinen!
Reinhardt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen holds on to Reinhardt's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Reinhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otso Jokinen!
Otso Jokinen retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden Glory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Glory comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sin From Genesis kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Golden Glory has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mitchell Stehling's chin.
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277 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Golden Glory!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling closes the distance and clinches.
Stehling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glory lands with a short shot to the head.
Glory tries a knee to the head but Stehling blocks it.
Stehling gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glory trying to control here.
Glory wants to improve his position but Stehling is controlling well.
Stehling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Glory does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Glory keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Glory tries to roll over but Stehling keeps him under control.
Stehling wants to pass to mount but Glory is defending the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stehling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Stehling seems content to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stehling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glory throws a leg kick but Stehling sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stehling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glory manages to avoid it.
Glory scores with a spinning back kick!
Glory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stehling is out of range.
Stehling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glory. Glory obviously looking to wear him down.
Stehling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Golden Glory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Glory takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stehling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling walks into a jab.
Glory throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stehling moves into the clinch.
Stehling is trying to drag Glory to the mat but Glory just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Glory lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stehling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stehling.
Glory throws a wild body kick that Stehling sees coming a mile off.
Glory cracks Stehling with a good jab.
Stehling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Glory connects with a single shot there.
Glory connects with a leg kick. Stehling looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stehling is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glory is looking to land body kicks.
Stehling misses with a few strikes there.
Glory throws a low kick but Stehling moves out of range easily.
Stehling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Glory tries to bum rush Stehling with a series of wild strikes but Stehling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glory tests Stehling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glory misses with a low kick.
Stehling looks to land a combination but Glory avoids it well.
Stehling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glory lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stehling shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stehling steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Glory. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Glory thows a body kick. Stehling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Glory connects with a right hand. Stehling shakes it off.
Glory throws a lazy right hand but Stehling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stehling will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stehling ducks under a wild hook from Glory.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glory. Stehling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stehling walks into a jab.
Stehling takes a kick to the side of the head.
Glory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stehling was well out of range. Poor timing from Glory.
Golden Glory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stehling throws a head kick that misses.
Glory has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A clash of legs there as Stehling blocks the low kick.
Stehling shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Glory manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Glory wants to stand and escape but Stehling is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Golden Glory dominated that round.
That's time! Stehling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Glory.
Stehling takes a swing at Glory's ribcage but misses.
Glory lands with a cross.
Glory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stehling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stehling blocks a leg kick.
Stehling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stehling there as he acknowledges the shot.
Glory scores with the left hand. Stehling knows he should have avoided that one.
Glory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Glory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stehlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Glory loads up on a big right hand but Stehling slips the punch.
Stehling checks the leg kick nicely there.
Glory wants to slow Stehling down by chopping away at his legs.
Glory misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glory tries to score with a low kick but Stehling moves his leg out of the way.
Stehling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glory is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glory, as that shot connected.
Stehling throws a body punch but Glory moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stehling. Glory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glory swings for the body but Stehling moves out of range.
Glory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glory misses with a two punch combination.
Stehling avoids the body shot from Glory.
Glory lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Glory 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 Stehling has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stehling and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glory avoids the body shot from Stehling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stehling jabs at Glory's body.
Stehling scores with a shot to the body.
Stehling missing with a left hand there. Glory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Glory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stehling doesn't seem phased though.
Glory lands with a shot to the body.
Glory lands with a good body shot.
Glory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glory cracks Stehling with a right hand to the side of the head.
Glory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stehlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Stehling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Glory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stehling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glory.
Glory feints and then cracks Stehling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stehling down.
Stehling blocks a head kick by Glory.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glory.
Stehling is looking to wear down Glory with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Glory swings for the body but Stehling moves out of range.
Stehling takes one to the side of the head.
Glory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Glory misses with a straight left.
Stehling ducks right into an uppercut from Glory.
Glory cracks the inside of Stehling's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glory moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stehling. That did some damage!
Glory moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glory keeps Stehling at a distance using the push kick.
Glory thows a body kick. Stehling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stehling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Glory connects with a solid leg kick.
Glory lands a big head kick that sends Stehling tumbling to the mat! Glory takes a step backwards and waves Stehling back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stehling is rocked!
Glory scores with a jab. Stehling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Stehling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stehling drops his hands momentarily and Glory needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Stehling just on the top of the head. Stehling drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Stehling - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Golden Glory!
Golden Glory is the new heavyweight champion!
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