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IMMA 104:Taalama vs McWeakhand PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You are the best around kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrei Emelianenko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26 - 11 - 1 |
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180 cm
32
183 lbs
30 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Jakoavain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Jakoavain lands.
Nice takedown defense from Jakoavain. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jakoavain swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Jakoavain ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Emelianenko blocks the low kick.
Jakoavain misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Jakoavain's belly button to the back.
Jakoavain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Jakoavain misses its intended target.
Jakoavain throws a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Jakoavain backing up. Jakoavain nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Janne Jakoavain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Jakoavain.
Jab from Emelianenko.
It looks like Janne Jakoavain has been cut.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain misses with a looping right.
Jakoavain throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Jakoavain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Jakoavain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Jakoavain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Jakoavain tries a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Janne Jakoavain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a leg kick.
Jakoavain lands a nice looking body shot.
Jakoavain fakes the leg kick and cracks Emelianenko in the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jakoavain, right into the meat.
Jakoavain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jakoavain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Jakoavain thows a body shot but no joy.
Jakoavain misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jakoavain doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jakoavain throws a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Jakoavain misses the jab.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Jakoavain which made him look bad.
Janne Jakoavain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Emelianenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakoavain. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakoavain tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jakoavain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Jakoavain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jakoavain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Jakoavain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakoavain connects with a high kick.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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 Janne Jakoavain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Janne Jakoavain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakoavain.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jakoavain looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Jakoavain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Jakoavain's belly button to the back.
Emelianenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jakoavain rather than just go for the knockout.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jakoavain throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Jakoavain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Jakoavain shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko looks to land a body kick but Jakoavain moved away.
Jakoavain avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko connects with the punch.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Emelianenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jakoavain regains half guard, as Emelianenko was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianenko.
Jakoavain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Jakoavain is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Jakoavain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko is pressing down on Jakoavain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jakoavain is holding on for now.
Emelianenko is keen to just control but Jakoavain is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jakoavain sees it coming and defends easily.
Emelianenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jakoavain wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to pass to mount but Jakoavain is defending the position.
Jakoavain is trying to stand back up but Emelianenko is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko not doing much here.
Jakoavain won't allow Emelianenko to pass to mount.
Emelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Jakoavain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jakoavain has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janne Jakoavain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jakoavain moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelianenko.
Jakoavain is looking to slow Emelianenko down with leg kicks.
Emelianenko connects with a right hand. Jakoavain shakes it off.
Jakoavain throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jakoavain's calf.
Jakoavain moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jakoavain swivels and escapes.
Emelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain avoids a kick to the body.
Jakoavain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jakoavain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Emelianenko - the referee stops the clock and Jakoavain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Emelianenko. Jakoavain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jakoavain digs a good body shot into Emelianenko's ribs.
Jakoavain misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Emelianenko looks for the body kick but Jakoavain saw that one coming.
Jakoavain dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jakoavain throws a lazy body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Jakoavain shrugs it off.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakoavain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko needs to keep his hands up - Jakoavain had a free shot at his head there.
Jakoavain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Jakoavain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jakoavain lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakoavain throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain lands a slapping body shot.
Jakoavain misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko stands and steps away. Jakoavain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakoavain throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Jakoavain scoring well with a low kick there.
Emelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jakoavain. That did some damage!
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!
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko misses with a hook
and Jakoavain counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jakoavain tries to clinch up.
Jakoavain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jakoavain tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Jakoavain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelianenko.
Jakoavain looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Jakoavain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Emelianenko!
Andrei Emelianenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomer Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Poison. Pyle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Marines' Hymn. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
32 - 14 - 2 |
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182 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gomer Pyle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jokinen. No joy for Pyle on that attempt.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Pyle counters with a straight right hand.
Pyle throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Pyle does it's job there.
Pyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen takes one to the side of the head.
Jokinen is rocked!
Pyle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Pyle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jokinen sprawls well. Jokinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen counters with a big head kick but Pyle shrugs it off.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pyle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle has his takedown stuffed
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gomer Pyle.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pyle 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.
Pyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pyle scores with a nice head shot.
Pyle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pyle throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pyle slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Jab, jab by Pyle - just one landing.
Pyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
Pyle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jokinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Pyle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pyle throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
Pyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pulls Pyle in to control the position.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pyle is one step ahead there.
Pyle stops Jokinen from standing up.
Pyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen has control of Pyle's left arm, preventing Pyle from doing any damage.
Pyle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jokinen dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control but Pyle is working from the bottom.
Pyle trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Pyle keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there.
Pyle trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Pyle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Pyle misses.
Pyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pyle lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pyle fails to land.
Jokinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Pyle avoids the damage to the body.
Pyle avoiding damage as Jokinen throws knees to the body.
Jokinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Pyle won't allow it.
Pyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pyle motions for Jokinen to come forward. Pyle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Pyle misses the target.
Gomer Pyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Pyle moved away.
Pyle moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
Pyle loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Pyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Pyle checks it.
Pyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Pyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Olli Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Pyle throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
Pyle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Pyle's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pyle.
Pyle has his takedown stuffed
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyle. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Pyle misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Pyle throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pyle fails with the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a good low kick that Pyle was not able to check.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen delivers a nice body kick.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Pyle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pyle is breathing heavily.
Pyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Pyle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pyle throws a lazy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pyle on the side of the head.
Jokinen defending well as Pyle loads up on a big left hand.
Pyle avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyle scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Pyle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
Pyle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gomer Pyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Pyle throws a big shot that misses.
Pyle tries to clinch up.
Pyle swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Jokinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pyle at a distance.
Pyle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A clash of legs there as Pyle blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Pyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pyle tries to clinch up.
Pyle moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Pyle tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pyle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pyle missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyle throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Pyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jokinen as he avoids it easily.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gomer Pyle.
Pyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Pyle shakes it off.
Jokinen keeps Pyle at a distance using the push kick.
Pyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Pyle.
Pyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the body
and Pyle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jokinen's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyle being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pyle postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Pyle throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Olli Jokinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jokinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pyle - the referee stops the clock and Jokinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pyle. Jokinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pyle scores with a body shot.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Pyle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Jokinen jabs at Pyle's body.
Pyle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jokinen.
Pyle misses with a series of wild punches.
Pyle thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen leaves Pyle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pyle avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Pyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Pyle blocks the body kick.
Pyle misses with a head kick.
Jokinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pyle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pyle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olli Jokinen.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olli Jokinen!
A very excited looking Olli Jokinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes into the arena with yes blaring out of the sound system. Dingdown has chosen Baggy Trousers as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
158 lbs
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28
160 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dingdown!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a hook but Dingdown avoids it easily.
Green lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dingdown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dingdown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dingdown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dingdown's knee momentarily.
Dingdown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Dingdown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green throws a series of punches but Dingdown avoids them all with ease.
Dingdown cracks Green with an open hand slap.
It looks like Mr Green has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green cracks Dingdown with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingdown. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Green is rocked!
Dingdown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Dingdown is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Green like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Green from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dingdown!
Ben Dingdown very nearly forgot to thank Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namor McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borga comes to the cage accompanied by People In Planes - Last Man Standing. The crowd seem to be enjoying McKenzie's choice of entrance music: Man From Atlantis. Aleksi Borga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Borga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namor McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie doesn't manage to clinch there - Borga circles away.
Borga lands a head shot.
It looks like Namor McKenzie has been cut.
McKenzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borga. That did some damage!
Borga throws a leg kick
and McKenzie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A low kick from Borga is predictable there
and McKenzie counters with a good low kick that Borga was not able to check.
Borga checks a leg kick nicely.
McKenzie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borga's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Borga's head.
Borga throws a leg kick
and McKenzie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Aleksi Borga has been cut.
Borga throws a hook to the side of McKenzie's head but McKenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenzie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Namor McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKenzie. Borga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borga 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 McKenzie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKenzie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with a low kick as Borga jumps back.
McKenzie throws a wild body kick that Borga sees coming a mile off.
Borga walks into a jab.
McKenzie tries to clinch up but Borga circles away and keeps his distance.
McKenzie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKenzie thuds his right hand into Borga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McKenzie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Borga throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! McKenzie slams his shin into Borga's torso.
McKenzie tests Borga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenzie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borga misses with a shot to the body
and McKenzie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Borga is breathing heavily.
McKenzie lands with a hook. Borga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borga misses with a low kick.
McKenzie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKenzie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borga, pushing him back against the cage.
McKenzie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
Borga dodges an elbow strike from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike.
Borga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borga throws a punch but it's blocked by McKenzie.
Borga wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKenzie lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on McKenzie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to work over Borga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borga throws a punch but it's blocked by McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKenzie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McKenzie is leaning against Borga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Borga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McKenzie.
Borga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenzie's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Borga is trying to force a seperation but McKenzie has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McKenzie tries a body shot but Borga blocks it.
Borga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage.
McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie is struggling to control the position.
McKenzie scores with a shot to the side of Borga's head.
McKenzie scores with a shot to the side of Borga's head.
Borga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from McKenzie.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Borga.
McKenzie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borga avoids it.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKenzie misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie misses with an elbow strike.
McKenzie throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McKenzie.
Borga tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namor McKenzie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borga was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a nice hook to Borga's body. Borga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borga swinging wildly here.
Borga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Borga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McKenzie.
McKenzie loads up on a big right hand but Borga slips the punch.
McKenzie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Borga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McKenzie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McKenzie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Namor McKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKenzie, pushing him back against the cage.
Borga takes a shot to the head.
McKenzie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borga tries to break the clinch but McKenzie is controlling the position.
McKenzie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Borga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borga lands with a left to the head.
McKenzie lands an elbow inside.
Aleksi Borga's cut is getting worse.
A head punch on the inside from Borga fails to land.
Namor McKenzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
Borga takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McKenzie has Borga pushed against the cage.
McKenzie misses with an elbow over the top.
McKenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borga.
Borga wants to get back to striking at distance but McKenzie won't allow it.
Borga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie is stalling here.
Borga blocks an elbow strike.
McKenzie stalls.
McKenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Come on McKenzie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Borga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKenzie or not.
Borga breaks from the clinch.
Borga walks into a stiff left hand from McKenzie.
Borga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borga closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKenzie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borga backwards.
Borga looking to stall.
Borga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Borga misses with some punches.
McKenzie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borga throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McKenzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borga as McKenzie tries to tie him up.
Borga tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
McKenzie keeps control of Borga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borga tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for McKenzie to work.
McKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenzie is leaning against Borga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKenzie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgas head.
McKenzie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borga.
McKenzie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aleksi Borga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McKenzie lands with a right to the head.
Borga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McKenzie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borga misses with a punch to the body.
Borga misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie lands with a left to the head.
McKenzie lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namor McKenzie 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!
A solid body kick from McKenzie.
Borga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie throws an overhand right that has Borga reeling! McKenzie follows up with more punches and Borga is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Namor McKenzie!
Namor McKenzie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Joensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joensen comes into the arena with Gasolina blaring out of the sound system. Kronburger has chosen Turn up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
170 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
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180 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Joensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronburger misses with a double jab
and Joensen counters with a leg kick.
Kronburger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronburger.
Joensen slips under a jab.
Kronburger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joensen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Joensen.
Joensen lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joensen. Kronburger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kronburger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joensen or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joensen misses with a body punch.
Joensen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joensen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kronburger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joensen looking to throw knees to the head but Kronburger is blocking nicely.
Kronburger working aggressively here.
Joensen blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronburger blocks an elbow strike from Joensen.
Kronburger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronburger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronburger breaks from the clinch.
Kronburger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joensen.
Kronburger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joensen.
Joensen throws a solid leg kick but Kronburger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joensen.
The fighters circling - Kronburger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronburger throws a right hand that misses
and Joensen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kronburger.
Kronburger throws out a loose jab but Joensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronburger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kronburger duly obliges.
It looks like Johann Joensen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronburger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kronburger missing with a left hand there. Joensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kronburger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joensen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kronburger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joensen throws out the jab.
Joensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kronburger's calf.
Joensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kronburger throws a head kick but Joensen moves out of range.
Joensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joensen throws a front kick aimed at Kronburger's knee but Kronburger avoids it well.
Joensen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kronburger.
Kronburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronburger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joensen on the side of the head.
Joensen scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Shawn Kronburger has been cut.
Joensen scores with a hook.
Joensen throws a head kick that half lands.
Kronburger is rocked!
Joensen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a big shot that misses.
Kronburger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joensen.
Kronburger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joensen staying out of range there.
A big right from Kronburger misses.
Joensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kronburger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kronburger throws a lazy uppercut
and Joensen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joensen tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kronburger.
Kronburger blocks the body kick.
Joensen connects with a body shot that sends Kronburger's belly button to the back.
Joensen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronburger throws a big shot that misses.
Joensen digs a good hook to Kronburger's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joensen misses with a straight right.
Kronburger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kronburger can pounce on him.
Joensen throws a sloppy head kick and Kronburger moves out of range easily.
Kronburger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joensen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kronburger misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Joensen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joensen.
Joensen throws an overhand right that lands on Kronburger's shoulder, as Kronburger tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joensen scores with a nice head shot.
Kronburger misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Johann Joensen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Joensen.
Kronburger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kronburger is looking to score with low kicks.
Joensen thuds a left hand into Kronburger's body.
Joensen misses with the combination.
Kronburger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kronburger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronburger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joensen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joensen throws a head kick but Kronburger moves out of range.
Kronburger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joensen.
Joensen avoids the head kick by Kronburger.
A cross from Joensen lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joensen jabs Kronburger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger missing with a left hand there. Joensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joensen tries to clinch but Kronburger is having none of it.
Joensen lands a head kick. Kronburger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kronburger is still on wobbly legs! Can Joensen finish him?
BOOM! Joensen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kronburger. Kronburger tries to recover but Joensen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kronburger lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johann Joensen!
Johann Joensen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moacyr Domingos De Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Matos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kick Ass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Insanely flexible |
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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
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moacyr Domingos De Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angelo Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Matos lands with a cross.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the side of De Matos's head but De Matos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smokeleaf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Matos gets tackled into the cage by Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Matos.
De Matos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on De Matos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but De Matos blocks it.
De Matos avoids a wild elbow strike from Smokeleaf.
De Matos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Matos blocks an elbow strike from Smokeleaf.
De Matos has a couple of punches blocked by Smokeleaf.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smokeleaf.
A short uppercut from De Matos.
Smokeleaf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Matos.
De Matos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smokeleaf pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smokeleaf blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Matos scores with a shoulder strike.
Smokeleaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Matos throws a head punch that misses.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but De Matos avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf lands with a short shot to the head.
De Matos lands a hook that snaps the head of Smokeleaf backwards.
De Matos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Matos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Matos takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Moacyr Domingos De Matos has been cut.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Matos avoids it.
De Matos misses with the head strike.
De Matos lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Matos breaks from the clinch.
De Matos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Matos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smokeleaf checks it well.
Smokeleaf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Matos, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Matos can't break the clinch.
De Matos avoids the elbow strike from Smokeleaf, against the cage.
Smokeleaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Matos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Matos misses with a punch to the body.
Smokeleaf pushes De Matos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smokeleaf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Matos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smokeleaf throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Matos has a couple of punches blocked by Smokeleaf.
De Matos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Matos working aggressively here.
De Matos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Matos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Matos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smokeleaf's elbow.
Smokeleaf trying to land knees to the body.
De Matos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws out a leg kick but De Matos moves out of range and Smokeleaf only half commits.
De Matos loads up on a big right hand but Smokeleaf slips the punch.
De Matos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smokeleaf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Matos tried to score with a low kick but Smokeleaf checks it.
The fighters circling - De Matos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Smokeleaf moves out of range easily.
De Matos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smokeleaf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from De Matos misses.
De Matos misses the shot to the body.
Smokeleaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Matos.
Smokeleaf tries to work over De Matos's front leg with a kick but De Matos checks it.
Smokeleaf pushes De Matos away with a front kick.
De Matos avoids the head kick by Smokeleaf.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Matos tries to throw a body punch but Smokeleaf avoids it by throwing De Matos back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws a head punch that misses.
Smokeleaf lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Matos backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Matos misses with the head strike.
De Matos struggles to land a body shot inside as Smokeleaf controls his hands.
Smokeleaf prevents a body shot from De Matos.
Smokeleaf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from De Matos fails to land.
Smokeleaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Matos's elbow.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Matos avoids it.
Smokeleaf looking to throw knees to the head but De Matos is blocking nicely.
Smokeleaf misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Matos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf blocking some punches.
Smokeleaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Matos lands with a left to the head.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moacyr Domingos De Matos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from De Matos.
De Matos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smokeleaf's calf.
De Matos lands a high kick!
Smokeleaf staying out of range there.
Smokeleaf avoids the body shot from De Matos.
De Matos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smokeleaf wants to slow De Matos down by chopping away at his legs.
De Matos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smokeleaf manages to avoid it.
De Matos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smokeleaf doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Matos.
De Matos misses the shot to the body.
De Matos throws a push kick but Smokeleaf slaps the foot to one side.
Smokeleaf throws the kick towards the body but De Matos avoids it.
De Matos avoids the head kick by Smokeleaf.
De Matos checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smokeleaf's sensitive parts.
De Matos throws the left hand but Smokeleaf avoids the punch easily.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos is winning the standup battle so far.
De Matos tests Smokeleaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Matos avoids a kick to the body.
De Matos is looking to chop away at Smokeleaf's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Matos.
De Matos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smokeleaf was well out of range. Poor timing from De Matos.
De Matos is looking to land body kicks.
Smokeleaf throws a lazy body kick
and De Matos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Matos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
De Matos checks a leg kick.
De Matos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Matos throws a hook to the side of Smokeleaf's head but Smokeleaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Matos.
Smokeleaf blocks the body kick.
De Matos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smokeleaf checks a low kick from De Matos.
A head kick misses from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smokeleaf throws a wild body kick that De Matos sees coming a mile off.
Smokeleaf tries to land a body kick
and De Matos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Matos blocks a leg kick.
De Matos throws out a leg kick but Smokeleaf moves out of range and De Matos only half commits.
De Matos blocks a head kick by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf is looking to chop away at De Matos's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Matos checks a leg kick.
De Matos lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf connects with an inside leg kick.
Smokeleaf staying out of range there.
De Matos misses with a low kick as Smokeleaf jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Matos.
De Matos tried to score with a low kick but Smokeleaf checks it.
Smokeleaf is looking to clinch but De Matos is avoiding it.
Smokeleaf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smokeleaf looks to land a body kick but De Matos moved away.
De Matos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smokeleaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Matos.
De Matos tries to land a body kick
and Smokeleaf counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Matos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Matos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Matos drops Smokeleaf with a naaaaasty hook - Smokeleaf is in real trouble here! De Matos dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moacyr Domingos De Matos!
Our winner, Moacyr Domingos De Matos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kowalczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Kowalczyk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johan Herberg's chin.
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171 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalczyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Herberg's head.
Kowalczyk thows a leg kick but Herberg checks it
and Herberg counters with a single leg into guard. Kowalczyk didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalczyk is on top in guard.
Kowalczyk trying to control but Herberg is working from the bottom.
Herberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herberg keeping moving, preventing Kowalczyk from controlling successfully.
Herberg pulls Kowalczyk in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalczyk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herberg 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.
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!
Viktor Kowalczyk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kowalczyk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herberg's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viktor Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kowalczyk wants to control but Herberg postures up.
Herberg lands a few punches from side control.
Kowalczyk is looking to regain half guard here but Herberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Herberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Herberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kowalczyk is trying to get back to half guard.
Herberg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Herberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kowalczyk tries to buck Herberg off but Herberg is having none of it.
Kowalczyk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kowalczyk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalczyk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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!
Herberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kowalczyk down.
Kowalczyk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Herberg connects with a decent elbow.
Kowalczyk manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Herberg.
Herberg is in close to Kowalczyk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herberg trying to control but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
Herberg postures up.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep but no luck.
Herberg throwing strikes from guard but Kowalczyk blocks nicely.
Kowalczyk 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.
Herberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herberg stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalczyk.
Herberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalczyk has wrist control.
Kowalczyk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalczyk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kowalczyk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalczyk tries to control but Herberg wriggling away.
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 Johan Herberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Herberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kowalczyk's guard.
Kowalczyk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kowalczyk pulls Herberg in close to prevent any damage.
Herberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalczyk keeping moving, preventing Herberg from controlling successfully.
Johan Herberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herberg throwing strikes but missing.
Herberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalczyk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalczyk, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Herberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalczyk as he avoids it easily.
Herberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick which misses Herberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Herberg tries to avoid it.
Herberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalczyk sprawls well. Kowalczyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
Kowalczyk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herberg scores with a hook to the body.
Herberg prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Herberg controls the action.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Herberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Herberg controls his hands.
Herberg tries to work over Kowalczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herberg.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kowalczyk is keeping busy.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Kowalczyk.
Herberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kowalczyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herberg has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kowalczyk is trying to keep an underhook but Herberg manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Herberg thows a huge punch but Kowalczyk dodges it nicely.
Kowalczyk keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Herberg is pressing down on Kowalczyk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalczyk is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalczyk tries to roll over but Herberg keeps him under control.
Herberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kowalczyk is looking for a sweep. Herberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herberg looks to land a strike but Kowalczyk avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Herberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalczyk is retaining full guard.
Herberg stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalczyk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalczyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johan Herberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Herberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalczyk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalczyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johan Herberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Herberg tries to clinch but Kowalczyk moves away
and Kowalczyk counters with an outside leg kick.
Herberg defending well as Kowalczyk loads up on a big left hand.
Herberg shoots in for a double leg but Kowalczyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick.
Herberg throws a low kick but Kowalczyk moves out of range easily.
Herberg closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalczyk, looking for a takedown. Herberg pushes Kowalczyk against the cage but Kowalczyk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Kowalczyk is predictable there
and Herberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalczyk defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kowalczyk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kowalczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herberg on the side of the head.
Herberg has a takedown stuffed.
Kowalczyk drops Herberg with a big left hand and mounts him. Herberg is in big trouble!
Herberg is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Kowalczyk has a good base and remains in mount.
Viktor Kowalczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Herberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Herberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Herberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Kowalczyk landing shots from mount.
Kowalczyk punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Herberg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Herberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kowalczyk wants to control the pace but Herberg is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk lands a big elbow.
Herberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kowalczyk.
Herberg working to try and regain half guard.
Kowalczyk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herberg is squirming around, avoiding Kowalczyk's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kowalczyk avoids the attempt from Herberg to control.
Kowalczyk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johan Herberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herberg tries to lock up and control but Kowalczyk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalczyk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Herberg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Kowalczyk unloading with bombs!
Herberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kowalczyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johan Herberg!
Johan Herberg gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glozman comes to the cage accompanied by enae Volare Mezzo. Igor Glozman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kauno Kaalikorva's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Glozman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauno Kaalikorva!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glozman throws a right hand that misses
and Kaalikorva counters with a nice body shot.
Glozman throws a hook to the side of Kaalikorva's head but Kaalikorva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaalikorva just misses with a punch to the body.
Glozman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glozman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Igor Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping left.
Glozman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaalikorva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaalikorva rushes Glozman and presses him up against the cage.
Glozman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glozman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaalikorva is trying to push Glozman away but Glozman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Glozman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaalikorva breaks the clinch.
Glozman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glozman misses with a low kick.
Glozman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaalikorva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glozman is looking to clinch but Kaalikorva is avoiding it.
Kaalikorva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaalikorva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glozman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Glozman.
Glozman throws a looping overhand right but Kaalikorva ducks down to avoid it.
Kaalikorva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Glozman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kaalikorva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glozman on the side of the head.
Glozman takes a swing at Kaalikorva's ribcage but misses.
Glozman thows a leg kick but Kaalikorva checks it
enabling Kaalikorva to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaalikorva throws a shot from downtown. Glozman moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throws a hook to the side of Glozman's head but Glozman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glozman throws a leg kick but Kaalikorva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glozman throws a solid leg kick but Kaalikorva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glozman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glozman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva keeps the fight on the outside.
Glozman lands a nice looking body kick.
Kaalikorva misses with a straight right.
Kaalikorva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glozman was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaalikorva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaalikorva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Glozman keeping full guard, as Kaalikorva tries to pass.
Glozman wants to sweep here but Kaalikorva controlling him for the moment.
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.
Kaalikorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaalikorva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glozman is keeping the position for now.
Glozman is pulling down on Kaalikorva's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaalikorva, at least for the moment.
Kaalikorva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaalikorva postures up in Glozman's guard and throws a big left but Glozman blocks it.
Glozman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaalikorva with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaalikorva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaalikorva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glozman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaalikorva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Glozman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaalikorva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Glozman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Glozman is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaalikorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaalikorva distracts Glozman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaalikorva wants to control from the top but Glozman keeps moving.
Kaalikorva won't allow Glozman to get back to his feet.
Kaalikorva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Glozman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kauno Kaalikorva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaalikorva swings for the body but Glozman moves out of range.
Glozman is looking to wear down Kaalikorva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick lands from Glozman.
Glozman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Kaalikorva misses
and Glozman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaalikorva blocks a jab.
Kaalikorva cracks Glozman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaalikorva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glozman.
Kaalikorva loads up on a big right hand but Glozman slips the punch.
Glozman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glozman throws a hook but Kaalikorva avoids it easily.
Glozman staying out of range there.
Igor Glozman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping left.
Glozman moves out of range as Kaalikorva strikes.
Glozman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaalikorva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glozman misses the jab.
Glozman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaalikorva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glozman throws a head kick that misses.
Kaalikorva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glozman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaalikorva's head.
Kaalikorva misses with a straight left.
Kaalikorva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glozman is able to avoid easily.
Glozman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaalikorva at a distance.
Glozman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glozman cracks the inside of Kaalikorva's front leg.
Glozman scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaalikorva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glozman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glozman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glozman fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaalikorva lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaalikorva moves out of range of the body kick from Glozman.
Glozman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Glozman throws out a leg kick but Kaalikorva moves out of range and Glozman only half commits.
Kaalikorva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaalikorva pushes Glozman up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kaalikorva.
Glozman blocks a body shot from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Kaalikorva.
Glozman prevents Kaalikorva from breaking the clinch.
Glozman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaalikorva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva tries to break the clinch but Glozman is controlling the position.
Kaalikorva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaalikorva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kaalikorva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaalikorva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaalikorva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Glozman is trying to stall.
Kaalikorva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Glozman regains guard.
Glozman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaalikorva distracts Glozman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaalikorva looking to sit in guard and control but Glozman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Glozman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Glozman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glozman chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaalikorva has an active guard here but Glozman has managed to pass into half guard.
Kaalikorva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Glozman there.
Glozman wants to control but Kaalikorva is keeping him busy.
Glozman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaalikorva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaalikorva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Glozman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaalikorva trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kauno Kaalikorva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaalikorva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glozman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaalikorva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaalikorva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glozman with a jab.
Kaalikorva moves out of range as Glozman strikes.
Glozman throws out a loose jab but Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaalikorva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glozman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Glozman misses.
Kaalikorva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glozman throws the kick towards the body but Kaalikorva avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaalikorva clinches up with Glozman and pushes him back against the cage.
Glozman controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva is trying to break the clinch but Glozman is controlling him.
Kaalikorva has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glozman.
Kaalikorva can't break the clinch.
Kaalikorva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaalikorva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaalikorva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaalikorva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glozman lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaalikorva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glozman cracks Kaalikorva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva throws an overhand right that lands on Glozman's shoulder, as Glozman tries to avoid the shot.
Glozman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaalikorva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kaalikorva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaalikorva moves out of range as Glozman throws a body kick.
Jab by Glozman.
Glozman throws the kick towards the body but Kaalikorva avoids it.
Kaalikorva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glozman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaalikorva.
Donk. Glozman catches Kaalikorva right on the button with a cross.
Glozman walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaalikorva moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaalikorva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glozman.
Glozman misses with a head kick.
Kaalikorva walks into a jab.
Kaalikorva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaalikorva there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Glozman.
Glozman throws a leg kick but Kaalikorva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Glozman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glozman thows a body shot but no joy.
Glozman thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Kaalikorva does no damage.
Igor Glozman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glozman takes a swing at Kaalikorva's ribcage but misses.
Glozman throws a big shot that misses.
Kaalikorva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Glozman dodges the ground and pound from Kaalikorva.
Glozman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaalikorva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glozman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glozman pushes Kaalikorva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kaalikorva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaalikorva trying to control the position but Glozman is working away.
Kaalikorva working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Glozman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Glozman throws a sloppy head kick
and Kaalikorva counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Glozman misses.
Kaalikorva looks for a takedown but Glozman sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaalikorva.
Glozman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Glozman misses with an uppercut.
Kaalikorva misses with a wild body shot.
Glozman has Kaalikorva up against the cage in a clinch.
Glozman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaalikorva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glozman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaalikorva misses with some punches.
Kauno Kaalikorva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Kaalikorva fails to land.
A body shot lands from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva wants to take the fight to the mat but Glozman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Glozman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glozman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaalikorva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Glozman crunches a lovely knee into Kaalikorva's ribcage.
Kaalikorva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Glozman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaalikorva backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glozman.
Glozman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glozman lands an elbow inside that Kaalikorva shrugs off.
Glozman lands with a light punch inside.
Glozman digs a right hand underneath Kaalikorva's ribcage. Kaalikorva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Glozman working Kaalikorva over with knees to the body.
Glozman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Glozman prevents a body shot from Kaalikorva.
Glozman stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glozman.
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaalikorva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glozman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaalikorva has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
Kaalikorva fails to pull guard.
Igor Glozman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauno Kaalikorva.
Glozman blocking some punches.
Glozman works on Kaalikorva's body with a couple of short punches.
Glozman lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaalikorva won't want to take too many of those.
Glozman lands an elbow inside that Kaalikorva shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Glozman.
Kaalikorva is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Glozman.
Kaalikorva is still on wobbly legs! Can Glozman finish him?
Kaalikorva has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
A right hook to the body lands for Glozman.
Glozman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Glozman - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glozman.
Glozman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kaalikorva! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Glozman is unloading with more strikes now! Kaalikorva drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Glozman!
Igor Glozman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
37 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dumbass McWeakhands!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taalasmaa lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Taalasmaa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McWeakhands pulls Taalasmaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Taalasmaa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taalasmaa slips nicely into half guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control the action but McWeakhands is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWeakhands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taalasmaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taalasmaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taalasmaa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McWeakhands defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands trying to hold on to Taalasmaa's head to control him but Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McWeakhands does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taalasmaa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McWeakhands is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. McWeakhands manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taalasmaa throws a strike but McWeakhands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taalasmaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWeakhands looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands wants to stand but Taalasmaa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McWeakhands trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McWeakhands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McWeakhands won't allow Taalasmaa to sweep him here.
Taalasmaa being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dumbass McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa looks to land a right hand but McWeakhands moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWeakhands. Taalasmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Taalasmaa.
Dumbass McWeakhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWeakhands lands a front kick.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa throws the kick towards the body but McWeakhands avoids it.
A big right from McWeakhands misses.
McWeakhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McWeakhands's calf.
Sloppy strikes from McWeakhands. Those never looked like landing.
Taalasmaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the leg kick from McWeakhands.
Nice shot lands for Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taalasmaa's hands.
Taalasmaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands scores with a jab.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWeakhands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taalasmaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McWeakhands throws a shot from downtown. Taalasmaa moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McWeakhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands slaps away a takedown attempt from Taalasmaa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWeakhands loads up on a big right hand but Taalasmaa slips the punch.
Taalasmaa throws out a loose jab but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taalasmaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from McWeakhands misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWeakhands slips under a jab.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWeakhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa thuds his right hand into McWeakhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taalasmaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWeakhands.
Some bone on bone action there as McWeakhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taalasmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands a jab to Taalasmaa's midsection.
McWeakhands tries to land a leg kick but Taalasmaa saw it coming and moves away.
Taalasmaa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taalasmaa connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWeakhands swinging wildly here.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa throws a jab when McWeakhands was well out of range.
Taalasmaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McWeakhands.
A lazy left from Taalasmaa finds it's target.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but McWeakhands avoids the punch easily.
McWeakhands misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa looks to land a combination but McWeakhands avoids it well.
McWeakhands is looking to score with low kicks.
McWeakhands loads up on a big right hand but Taalasmaa slips the punch.
McWeakhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taalasmaa walks into a straight right hand from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands cracks Taalasmaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by McWeakhands.
Nice straight punches there by McWeakhands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but McWeakhands shows good takedown defense.
McWeakhands avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
A jab from Taalasmaa does it's job there.
McWeakhands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McWeakhands stuns Taalasmaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taalasmaa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWeakhands is desperately trying to improve his position but Taalasmaa has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taalasmaa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands wants to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Taalasmaa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McWeakhands wants to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWeakhands is working to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount and McWeakhands is in trouble!
McWeakhands takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taalasmaa scoring with strikes but McWeakhands is staying in there.
Taalasmaa raining down shots from the mount!
McWeakhands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is bucking up trying to escape but Taalasmaa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taalasmaa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McWeakhands hang on?
Taalasmaa looking to finish with strikes here!
Taalasmaa raining down shots from the mount!
Taalasmaa looking to finish McWeakhands with some ground and pound. This is bad for McWeakhands!
Taalasmaa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McWeakhands is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWeakhands is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taalasmaa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McWeakhands is still in real trouble! Can Taalasmaa finish him?
McWeakhands wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
McWeakhands seems to have recovered his senses.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taalasmaa controlling from the full mount.
Taalasmaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands tries to lock up and control but Taalasmaa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns McWeakhands that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taalasmaa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McWeakhands wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa lands a big shot there that rocks McWeakhands but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Taalasmaa trying to control but McWeakhands is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeakhands is desperately trying to improve his position but Taalasmaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taalasmaa throws a big shot that misses.
McWeakhands takes one to the side of the head.
McWeakhands punishes Taalasmaa's body with a nice straight punch.
McWeakhands digs a good hook to Taalasmaa's body.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but McWeakhands moves out of range.
McWeakhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Taalasmaa scores with a body shot.
Taalasmaa staying out of range there.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick which misses Taalasmaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Taalasmaa tries to avoid it.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy right hand but McWeakhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWeakhands throws out a powerful jab.
McWeakhands misses with a wild combination.
McWeakhands just misses with a punch to the body.
McWeakhands throws out a powerful jab.
McWeakhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Taalasmaa is just out of range.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up.
Taalasmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa swings widly with a right hand
and Taalasmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McWeakhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa is out of range.
McWeakhands throws a front kick aimed at Taalasmaa's knee but Taalasmaa avoids it well.
McWeakhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taalasmaa. That did some damage!
McWeakhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Taalasmaa or perhaps it was just good defense by McWeakhands which made him look bad.
McWeakhands throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by McWeakhands there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McWeakhands lands a jab to the nose.
McWeakhands misses with a shot to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at McWeakhands's ribcage but misses.
McWeakhands ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands walks into a jab.
McWeakhands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taalasmaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWeakhands misses with a series of wild punches.
Taalasmaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McWeakhands doesn't seem bothered though.
McWeakhands throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taalasmaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McWeakhands connects with a solid leg kick.
Taalasmaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taalasmaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McWeakhands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McWeakhands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
McWeakhands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on McWeakhands's shoulder, as McWeakhands tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
McWeakhands misses with an uppercut
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McWeakhands 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.
Taalasmaa misses with a series of wild punches.
A clash of legs there as Taalasmaa blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at McWeakhands's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the leg kick from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands doesn't manage to clinch there - Taalasmaa circles away.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. McWeakhands takes a step back to recover.
McWeakhands throws a looping overhand right but Taalasmaa ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. McWeakhands catches Taalasmaa right on the button with a cross.
Taalasmaa drops his hands momentarily and McWeakhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McWeakhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
McWeakhands throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taalasmaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - McWeakhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Taalasmaa misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa misses with a leg kick.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head but Taalasmaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWeakhands tried to score with a low kick but Taalasmaa checks it.
McWeakhands checks a low kick from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa rushes McWeakhands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa tries to work over McWeakhands's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taalasmaa avoids the elbow strike from McWeakhands, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbass McWeakhands really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as McWeakhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
McWeakhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taalasmaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - McWeakhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McWeakhands jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taalasmaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McWeakhands misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands tries to land a front kick but Taalasmaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McWeakhands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McWeakhands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McWeakhands quickly recovers to half guard.
McWeakhands regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seppo Taalasmaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands working a defensive guard here.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McWeakhands looking for a sweep. Not yet McWeakhands, not yet.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but McWeakhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWeakhands trying to keep a closed guard but Taalasmaa is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taalasmaa works over McWeakhands with some ground and pound from guard.
McWeakhands 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.
Taalasmaa postures up in McWeakhands's guard and throws a big left but McWeakhands blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taalasmaa is looking to advance position but McWeakhands has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position but McWeakhands isn't that keen on the idea.
McWeakhands controlling his opponent.
Taalasmaa tries to hold on but McWeakhands postures up.
Taalasmaa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McWeakhands controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa gets back to half guard.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. McWeakhands is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taalasmaa wants to control but McWeakhands is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands has Taalasmaa up against the cage in a clinch.
McWeakhands pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taalasmaa misses with a body punch.
McWeakhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa lands with a right to the head.
Taalasmaa has clasped his hands together around McWeakhands's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McWeakhands defending against the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWeakhands is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McWeakhands is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taalasmaa off and has taken his back!
Taalasmaa looking very determined here, making life difficult for McWeakhands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWeakhands has the hooks in. Taalasmaa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice sprawl there from McWeakhands as Taalasmaa shoots in.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown. McWeakhands tries to sprawl out of it but Taalasmaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McWeakhands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McWeakhands sizes up Taalasmaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McWeakhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from McWeakhands misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a three punch combo that has McWeakhands backing up. McWeakhands nods at Taalasmaa to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands misses the jab.
McWeakhands lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McWeakhands dodges the punch combination from Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taalasmaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McWeakhands.
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McWeakhands is fending him off so far but Taalasmaa persists. Nope, McWeakhands circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. 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.
McWeakhands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McWeakhands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taalasmaa has time to react.
McWeakhands swings for the body but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
McWeakhands misses the shot to the body.
Taalasmaa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McWeakhands tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McWeakhands throws a jab when Taalasmaa was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taalasmaa.
McWeakhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dumbass McWeakhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McWeakhands misses with an uppercut.
Taalasmaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa throws a front kick aimed at McWeakhands's knee but McWeakhands avoids it well.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick
and Taalasmaa counters with an outside leg kick.
McWeakhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWeakhands misses with a series of wild punches.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch.
McWeakhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McWeakhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McWeakhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taalasmaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McWeakhands pinned against the cage. McWeakhands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands connects with a jab.
A low kick from McWeakhands is predictable there
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but McWeakhands sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That kick from McWeakhands tenderised Taalasmaa's leg. Taalasmaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
McWeakhands misses with a low kick.
McWeakhands 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.
McWeakhands's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Taalasmaa blocks the low kick.
McWeakhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
McWeakhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taalasmaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown. McWeakhands tries to sprawl out of it but Taalasmaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McWeakhands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taalasmaa gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWeakhands manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taalasmaa's best efforts.
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but McWeakhands dodges it nicely.
McWeakhands is looking to improve his position.
McWeakhands wants to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McWeakhands's head.
McWeakhands on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McWeakhands looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but McWeakhands dodges it nicely.
McWeakhands looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dumbass McWeakhands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taalasmaa 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!
Seppo Taalasmaa retains his lightweight title!
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