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HERO 53: Larsson vs Zen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Heinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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270 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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228 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Heinola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Heinola misses the target.
Stahlhandske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stahlhandske is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heinola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stahlhandske avoids the head kick by Heinola.
Jab, jab by Heinola - just one landing.
Stahlhandske looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Heinola!
Stahlhandske working away.
Heinola is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Heinola is looking for a sweep.
Heinola struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heinola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stahlhandske wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heinola throws Stahlhandske to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Heinola misses.
Heinola dodges the punch combination from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske lands a body shot.
Stahlhandske walks into a stiff left hand from Heinola.
Nice defenses there by Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske throws a hook to the side of Heinola's head but Heinola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Stahlhandske. That snapped Heinola's head back.
Heinola walks into a stiff left hand from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stahlhandske fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heinola sprawls well initially but Stahlhandske persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stahlhandske looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heinola tries to roll over but Stahlhandske keeps him under control.
Stahlhandske passes to full mount!
Heinola tries to hold on but Stahlhandske pushes him away.
Stahlhandske controlling the pace for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahlhandske with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Heinola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heinola tries to get out of the position.
Heinola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske get's back to his feet.
Stahlhandske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heinola.
Stahlhandske shoots in looking for a takedown. Heinola tries to sprawl out of it but Stahlhandske keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heinola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stahlhandske throws a one two combo.
Heinola throws a front kick aimed at Stahlhandske's knee but Stahlhandske avoids it well.
Stahlhandske scores with a one two! Heinola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Heinola throws a series of punches but Stahlhandske moves out of range.
Stahlhandske tried to score with a low kick but Heinola checks it.
Heinola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stahlhandske slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Stahlhandske finds it's target.
Heinola with a hook.
A combination from Heinola does no damage.
Stahlhandske with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heinola with a hook.
Stahlhandske on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stahlhandske throws a right hand that Heinola ducks under and follows up with a left that Heinola also avoids with ease.
Heinola missing with a left hand there. Stahlhandske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske connects with a looping right hand.
Heinola loads up on a big right hand but Stahlhandske slips the punch.
Stahlhandske takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stahlhandske defending well as Heinola loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Stahlhandske.
Heinola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske jabs at Heinola's body.
Stahlhandske works over Heinola's head and body with a nice combination.
Stahlhandske thuds his right hand into Heinola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stahlhandske is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske throws a jab but it's blocked by Heinola.
Heinola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stahlhandske on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Heinola misses.
Stahlhandske looks to land a combination. Heinola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Heinola thows a body shot but no joy.
Stahlhandske is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heinola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stahlhandske shoots in looking for a takedown. Heinola tries to sprawl out of it but Stahlhandske keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heinola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markus Heinola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Stahlhandske.
Heinola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heinola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markus Heinola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heinola slips a straight right by Stahlhandske.
Heinola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heinola throws a nice looking combination but Stahlhandske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stahlhandske stuns Heinola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Heinola does no damage.
Stahlhandske lands a nice hook to Heinola's body. Heinola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stahlhandske bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heinola's head.
Lennart Stahlhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heinola lands with a straight right. Stahlhandske didn't see that one coming.
Stahlhandske shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Heinola as he connects with a hook.
Stahlhandske defending well as Heinola loads up on a big left hand.
Heinola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stahlhandske bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heinola's head backwards.
Heinola is rocked!
Stahlhandske connects with a nice cross there... Heinola is looking wobbly and Stahlhandske recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Heinola to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Stahlhandske jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lennart Stahlhandske!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Zyuzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mertsi Peltola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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219 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
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212 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konstantin Zyuzin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Peltola.
Zyuzin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zyuzin lands in his opponent's guard.
Zyuzin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zyuzin trying to control but Peltola is working from the bottom.
Peltola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zyuzin stopping the sweep attempt from Peltola.
Zyuzin throwing strikes but missing.
Peltola looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltola, not yet.
Peltola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zyuzin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyuzin throws a big elbow that misses.
Zyuzin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peltola controlling Zyuzin's posture.
Zyuzin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peltola's head.
Zyuzin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peltola pulls Zyuzin in close to prevent any damage.
Zyuzin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peltola keeping moving, preventing Zyuzin from controlling successfully.
Peltola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola keeping full guard, as Zyuzin tries to pass.
Peltola is trying to control the position but Zyuzin postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Konstantin Zyuzin.
Peltola with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zyuzin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zyuzin misses with a wild body shot.
Zyuzin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltola moves away.
Zyuzin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zyuzin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peltola is looking to improve his position.
Peltola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin trying to pass the guard but Peltola defending well.
Peltola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zyuzin is working away from the top position though.
Zyuzin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zyuzin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zyuzin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peltola is looking to improve his position.
Zyuzin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peltola defending well though.
Peltola is looking to control Zyuzin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peltola avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zyuzin trying to pass the guard but Peltola defending well.
Peltola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zyuzin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola is staying active underneath Zyuzin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peltola gets back to full guard.
Peltola has his foot on Zyuzin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zyuzin works his way back into a safe position though.
Zyuzin trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zyuzin throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zyuzin throws a strike but Peltola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zyuzin keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zyuzin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Zyuzin.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Zyuzin is just out of range.
Peltola lands with an overhand left.
Peltola thuds his right hand into Zyuzin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zyuzin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
Zyuzin wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance.
Zyuzin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peltola's head.
Peltola lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zyuzin.
Zyuzin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zyuzin manages to avoid it.
Zyuzin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peltola connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltola lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola slips a straight right by Zyuzin.
The fighters circling - Zyuzin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peltola punishes Zyuzin's body with a nice straight punch.
Peltola thuds his right hand into Zyuzin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peltola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zyuzin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zyuzin misses with a straight right.
Peltola tests Zyuzin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zyuzin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peltola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peltola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zyuzin swings for the body but Peltola moves out of range.
Zyuzin walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zyuzin misses with a lunging right hand
and Peltola counters with a straight right hand.
Zyuzin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peltola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola avoids a kick to the body.
Peltola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peltola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zyuzin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mertsi Peltola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peltola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltola 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.
Zyuzin needs to keep his hands up - Peltola had a free shot at his head there.
Peltola walks into a stiff left hand from Zyuzin.
Peltola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Peltola - just one landing.
Zyuzin throws a push kick but Peltola slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Peltola misses.
Peltola goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Peltola shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zyuzin eats them both and turns towards Peltola to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Peltola thuds a left hand into Zyuzin's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyuzin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zyuzin showed some decent athleticism there.
Peltola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peltola controlling the position.
Peltola throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Peltola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zyuzin being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peltola is on top in guard.
Peltola trying to control but Zyuzin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola preventing the sweep.
Zyuzin is trying to keep Peltola in close.
Peltola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zyuzin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peltola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mertsi Peltola.
Peltola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mertsi Peltola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Peltola tries to clinch up but Zyuzin circles away and keeps his distance.
Zyuzin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peltola.
Peltola lands a right hook to the body.
Zyuzin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zyuzin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola slaps away a takedown attempt from Zyuzin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peltola misses with a takedown attempt - Zyuzin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peltola slips under a jab.
Peltola moves out of range of the body kick.
Zyuzin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peltola's sensitive parts.
Peltola looks to land a combination but Zyuzin avoids it well.
Zyuzin throws a jab when Peltola was well out of range.
Peltola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola jabs at Zyuzin's body.
Zyuzin throws a low kick but Peltola moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Zyuzin or perhaps it was just good defense by Peltola which made him look bad.
Zyuzin throws a shot from downtown. Peltola moves away and avoids it.
Zyuzin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peltola avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Zyuzin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zyuzin walks into a stiff left hand from Peltola.
Zyuzin shoots in but no luck this time.
Zyuzin walks into a stiff left hand from Peltola.
Zyuzin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peltola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zyuzin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peltola to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola lands with a right hand.
Zyuzin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zyuzin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Peltola.
Zyuzin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peltola lands a really nice looking cross but Zyuzin seems unphased.
Zyuzin throws a jab when Peltola was well out of range.
Zyuzin misses with a body shot.
Peltola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zyuzin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zyuzin ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
A punch lands to the side of Zyuzin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peltola jabs at Zyuzin's body.
Peltola avoids the head kick by Zyuzin.
Peltola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zyuzin on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zyuzin.
Peltola lands with a shot to the body.
Zyuzin walks into a jab.
Peltola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peltola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zyuzin throws a head kick but Peltola moves out of range.
Zyuzin shoots in for a takedown but Peltola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zyuzin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zyuzin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zyuzin ducks right into an uppercut from Peltola.
Peltola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peltola connects with a body shot.
Peltola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zyuzin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zyuzin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Peltola!
Konstantin Zyuzin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peltola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Peltola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peltola is on top in guard.
Zyuzin keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peltola passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mertsi Peltola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peltola 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertsi Peltola!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mertsi Peltola waved his t-shirt featuring DJs Locker's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekabu Bukkake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukkake has chosen I like Bukkake as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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274 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kekabu Bukkake!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avreli fails with a takedown attempt.
Avreli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bukkake circles away.
Bukkake avoids the body shot from Avreli.
Horrible takedown by Avreli or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukkake which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Avreli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avreli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukkake manages to avoid it.
Bukkake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bukkake wants it to stay on the feet.
Avreli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bukkake's waist but Bukkake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avreli off to one side.
Avreli misses with a body shot
and Avreli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bukkake is fending him off so far but Avreli persists. Nope, Bukkake circles away and we're back to standing.
Avreli misses with a hook to the body
and Bukkake counters with a stiff right hand.
Avreli misses with a hook.
Bukkake slaps away a takedown attempt from Avreli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avreli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bukkake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bukkake defending against the ground and pound.
Avreli working the strikes but Bukkake uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Avreli looks to land a strike but Bukkake avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Bukkake scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Avreli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bukkake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avreli trying to control the action but Bukkake is working from the bottom.
Avreli 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.
Avreli working away.
Avreli lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukkake is looking for a sweep.
Bukkake is not content to let Avreli control the position.
Avreli tries to score with some ground and pound. Bukkake controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Avreli wants to control but Bukkake is keeping him busy.
Bukkake regains half guard, as Avreli was trying to land strikes.
Avreli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Avreli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bukkake defending well though.
Avreli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Avreli thows a huge punch but Bukkake dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avreli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bukkake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avreli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Avreli is thwarting Bukkake's attempts to control the position.
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 Mark Avreli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Avreli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avreli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bukkake but Bukkake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bukkake avoids the body shot from Avreli.
Bukkake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bukkake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Avreli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bukkake defends it nicely.
Avreli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bukkake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli swings for the body but Bukkake moves out of range.
Avreli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bukkake sprawls well. Bukkake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avreli gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Avreli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avreli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bukkake counters with a nice uppercut.
Avreli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bukkake avoids it really well and circles away.
Avreli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bukkake counters with a nice uppercut.
Avreli scores with a nice strike.
Horrible takedown by Avreli or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukkake which made him look bad.
Avreli is looking to wear down Bukkake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukkake slips a straight right by Avreli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukkake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Horrible takedown by Avreli or perhaps it was just good defense by Bukkake which made him look bad.
Bukkake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Avreli misses with a body shot.
Avreli shoots in for a takedown but Bukkake shows good takedown defense.
Avreli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukkake moves away.
Avreli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bukkake's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bukkake defending well though.
Avreli is keen to just control but Bukkake is a slippery customer.
Avreli stalling away here and it's allowed Bukkake to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bukkake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukkake wants to sweep but no luck.
Avreli is stalling in the full guard.
Avreli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli trying to control but Bukkake is working from the bottom.
Mark Avreli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Avreli throws an elbow that misses. Bukkake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avreli's guard. Nice move by Bukkake!
Avreli wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avreli wants to hit a switch here but Bukkake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Avreli there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bukkake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avreli throws a hook to the side of Bukkake's head but Bukkake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Avreli misses its intended target.
Avreli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avreli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bukkake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bukkake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avreli is looking to work some ground and pound but Bukkake has wrist control.
Bukkake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avreli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avreli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avreli throws an elbow that misses. Bukkake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avreli's guard. Nice move by Bukkake!
Avreli working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukkake won't allow Avreli to sweep him here.
Avreli is working hard here to advance position.
Avreli wants to improve his position but instead Bukkake has moved into half guard.
Avreli wants to control but Bukkake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli wants to sweep but Bukkake has passed to side control!
Avreli tries to improve position but can't.
Bukkake wants to stand but Avreli is controlling his arm.
Avreli struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mark Avreli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avreli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Avreli trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bukkake manages to pass to mount!
Avreli is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Avreli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avreli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Avreli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pappy Roofie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pappy Roofie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lewis Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pappy Roofie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is looking to chop away at Roofie's legs.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee throws a hook but Roofie blocks it.
Pappy Roofie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roofie scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck for Roofie with that takedown attempt.
Roofie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roofie feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roofie.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Roofie digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
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!
Roofie cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Roofie sees coming a mile off.
Roofie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Roofie with a hook.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Roofie slips under a jab from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roofie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Roofie looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Roofie scores with a hook.
Roofie throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roofie.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Roofie moves away and avoids it.
Roofie tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roofie.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roofie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roofie throws out the jab.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Roofie moved away.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roofie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee pushes Roofie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Roofie is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roofie has his back to the cage.
Lee misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Pappy Roofie has been cut.
Lee gets through Roofie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roofie working hard to break the clinch.
Lee prevents Roofie from breaking the clinch.
Lee has Roofie pressed against the cage, preventing Roofie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roofie manages to break the clinch.
Roofie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roofie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roofie ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from Roofie finds it's target.
Lee lands a jab to Roofie's midsection.
Roofie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roofie moves out of range of the strikes.
Roofie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roofie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roofie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofie trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roofie.
Roofie wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roofie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roofie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roofie is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roofie is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee trying to control the position.
Roofie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Roofie slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roofie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roofie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pappy Roofie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pappy Roofie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roofie manages to avoid it.
Roofie scores with a hook.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roofie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roofie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Roofie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roofie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roofie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Roofie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Roofie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a hook but Roofie avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Roofie is out of range.
Roofie tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Roofie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Roofie finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Roofie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roofie somewhat.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pappy Roofie.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roofie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lewis Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Roofie throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roofie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roofie misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roofie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roofie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roofie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roofie off to one side.
Roofie avoids the body shot from Lee.
Roofie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roofie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roofie.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roofie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee throws a hook but Roofie avoids it easily.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Roofie avoids it.
Roofie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Roofie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roofie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roofie showed some decent athleticism there.
Roofie winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Roofie.
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roofie.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roofie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Roofie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roofie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roofie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roofie's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Roofie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roofie trying to get back to his feet but Lee is in full control for now.
Lee is looking to control Roofie but Roofie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee gets his hands free as Roofie looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pappy Roofie's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roofie.
Roofie shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roofie throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roofie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Roofie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roofie with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roofie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roofie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee keeping full guard, as Roofie tries to pass.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Roofie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roofie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roofie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roofie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roofie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roofie throws a big elbow that misses.
Roofie landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roofie, into his guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Roofie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roofie keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lewis Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Roofie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Roofie throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Roofie throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roofie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roofie misses with a two punch combination.
Roofie misses with a hook.
Roofie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roofie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roofie shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roofie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roofie is one step ahead there.
Lee looking to control.
Roofie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pappy Roofie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roofie stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roofie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roofie 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.
Roofie stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pappy Roofie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roofie 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappy Roofie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. Langerholc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hypocrisy - Reincarnation. 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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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan pushes Langerholc up against the cage in a clinch.
Langerholc is working for takedown but Bryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bryan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryan is struggling to control the position.
Langerholc tries for a takedown. No joy.
Langerholc managing to block the knees to the body from Bryan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bryan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Langerholc turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Langerholc manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc trying to control the action but Bryan is working from the bottom.
Bryan taking a bit of punishment here - Langerholc scoring with strikes.
Bryan tries to bench press Langerholc off him but Langerholc keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langerholc scores with a couple of short elbows.
Langerholc lands a few punches from side control.
Langerholc in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Langerholc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bryan, who protects the arm well.
Bryan tries to buck Langerholc off but Langerholc is having none of it.
Langerholc trying to control the action but Bryan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan is trying to get back to half guard.
Bryan is trying to work for a sweep but Langerholc has mounted him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan is looking to improve his position but Langerholc isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc lands a big elbow.
Langerholc looking to control but Bryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bryan is working hard here to advance position.
Langerholc looking to control but Bryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bryan tries to reverse the position but Langerholc maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc working Bryan over with strikes here.
It looks like Daniel Bryan has been cut.
Langerholc looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Langerholc has a good base and remains in mount.
Langerholc trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Langerholc wants to control the pace but Bryan is squirming around nicely.
Langerholc is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bryan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Langerholc working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bryan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Langerholc off and cradles Bryan's limp body as Langerholc celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Davor Langerholc!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tim Porter 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Geissen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Porter!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geissen lands a nice shot that snaps Porter's head back.
It looks like Tim Porter has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Geissen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Porter circles away quickly and effectively.
Porter blocks a head kick by Geissen.
Geissen throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Geissen misses with a left hand
and Porter counters with a low kick, right behind Geissen 's knee.
Geissen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Porter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Porter takes one to the chin there.
Geissen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Porter checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissen catches Porter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Geissen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Porter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geissen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geissen. Porter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Porter throws a shot from downtown. Geissen moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Geissen misses.
Geissen lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geissen throws a leg kick which misses Porter's front leg but catches the back leg as Porter tries to avoid it.
Porter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Porter swings for the body but Geissen moves out of range.
Porter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Geissen. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Porter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Geissen throws a leg kick but Porter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Geissen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geissen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Geissen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Porter avoids the body shot from Geissen.
Geissen tries a head kick but it misses.
Geissen misses with a body kick.
Porter tests Geissen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Geissen throws a jab but it's blocked by Porter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Porter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geissen throws an overhand right that lands on Porter's shoulder, as Porter tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geissen lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Tim Porter's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geissen cracks Porter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Geissen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Porter to stand back up!
Porter is rocked!
Porter throws a right and a left that Geissen avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Geissen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Porter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Porter scores with a punch to the head.
Geissen throws a solid leg kick but Porter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Geissen.
Geissen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Geissen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Porter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Geissen. That one must have hurt.
Geissen lands a really nice looking cross but Porter seems unphased.
Geissen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Geissen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Porter doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissen cracks Porter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Geissen throws a lazy right hand but Porter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Geissen misses with an uppercut. Porter saw that one coming.
Geissen misses with a looping left.
Porter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Porter is still on wobbly legs! Can Geissen finish him?
The cut above Tim Porter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Porter staying out of range there.
Porter seems to have recovered his senses.
Geissen misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter checks a leg kick.
Geissen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Porter checks a leg kick.
Geissen swings widly with a right hand
and Porter counters with an outside leg kick.
Porter slips a straight right by Geissen.
Geissen throws an overhand right that lands on Porter's shoulder, as Porter tries to avoid the shot.
Porter misses with an uppercut
and Porter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Geissen throws a leg kick
and Porter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Geissen throws a lazy body kick
and Porter counters with a left to the body.
Geissen throws a big shot that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Porter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Geissen has got the better of the exchanges.
Geissen feints and then cracks Porter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Porter down.
Porter avoids the head kick by Geissen.
Geissen lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geissen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Porter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Geissen cracks Porter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Geissen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geissen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porter can do to turn this around?
Porter throws a looping overhand right but Geissen ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Porter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Geissen throws a lazy uppercut
and Porter counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Geissen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Porter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Geissen wants to slow Porter down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Geissen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Porter throws the left hand but Geissen avoids the punch easily.
Geissen misses with a kick to the body
and Porter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Geissen.
Geissen misses with a hook. Porter ducked under it nicely.
Porter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Geissen cracks Porter with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porter. Geissen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Geissen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Porter.
Porter lands with a shot to the body.
Porter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Geissen looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range.
Porter misses with a hook
and Porter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tim Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geissen misses with a straight left.
Porter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geissen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porter was well out of range. Poor timing from Geissen.
Geissen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Porter misses with a body shot.
Geissen cracks Porter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Geissen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Porter to stand back up!
Tim Porter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head kick by Geissen misses
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geissen throws a jab when Porter was well out of range.
Porter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Geissen lands with a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tim Porter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Geissen!
After winning the bout, Shawn Geissen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meenny Vattalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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28
145 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meenny Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Kowalski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vattalles breaks the clinch.
Kowalski slips a jab from Vattalles.
A clash of legs there as Kowalski blocks the low kick.
Kowalski dives in and scores a takedown into Vattalles's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kowalski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vattalles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kowalski has Vattalles in his guard.
Kowalski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kowalski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vattalles defends well.
Vattalles tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalski is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kowalski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vattalles is now in half guard.
Vattalles decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kowalski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kowalski showed some decent athleticism there.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vattalles defending well though.
Vattalles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kowalski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vattalles is positioning himself well to prevent Kowalski advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski is looking for a kimura but Vattalles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowalski to get the leverage.
Kowalski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vattalles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski.
Vattalles wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kowalski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vattalles defends it well.
Kowalski passes to side control.
Kowalski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kowalski throws an elbow but Vattalles slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vattalles avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a strike aimed at the side of Vattalles's head but Vattalles avoids it well.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski is trying to get an arm triangle but Vattalles is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kowalski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vattalles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kowalski's best efforts.
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!
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vattalles defending well though.
Kowalski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vattalles trying to control but Kowalski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vattalles defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vattalles is trying is best to control the position here.
Kowalski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vattalles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vattalles is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Kowalski dominated that round.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kowalski blocks the body kick.
Kowalski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kowalski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vattalles throws out a loose jab but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Vattalles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski ducks right into an uppercut from Vattalles.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Vattalles moved out of range nicely.
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Vattalles.
Kowalski slips a jab and a cross from Vattalles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vattalles lands a slapping body shot.
Horrible takedown by Kowalski or perhaps it was just good defense by Vattalles which made him look bad.
Vattalles tries a head kick but it misses.
Vattalles misses with a low kick as Kowalski jumps back.
Vattalles misses with a looping left.
Vattalles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vattalles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kowalski will feel that in the morning.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
Vattalles throws a wild body kick that Kowalski sees coming a mile off.
Vattalles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vattalles misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski tries to clinch up but Vattalles circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Vattalles misses.
Vattalles thows a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles misses with a low kick.
Vattalles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Vattalles keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kowalski.
Vattalles throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski closes the distance but Vattalles moves to the side
and Vattalles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vattalles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vattalles throws out the jab.
Vattalles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vattalles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vattalles throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vattalles throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
Kowalski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vattalles's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meenny Vattalles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vattalles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kowalski.
Vattalles feints a jab promting Kowalski to slip. Vattalles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kowalski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vattalles misses with a hook.
Vattalles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vattalles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kowalski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vattalles thows a body shot but no joy.
Meenny Vattalles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski lands a nice hook to Vattalles's body. Vattalles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vattalles misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles scores with a hook to the body. Kowalski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vattalles just misses with a punch to the body.
Vattalles misses with a body punch
so Kowalski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vattalles has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kowalski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vattalles's head.
Kowalski lands a couple of elbows.
Kowalski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski cracks Vattalles with a solid left hand.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Vattalles controlling the position.
Vattalles trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vattalles's head.
Vattalles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kowalski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kowalski throws an elbow that misses. Vattalles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalski's guard. Nice move by Vattalles!
Kowalski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalski working for a triangle but Vattalles defends it easily.
Vattalles forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles thows a huge punch but Kowalski dodges it nicely.
Kowalski wants to control but Vattalles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kowalski gets full guard.
Vattalles wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
Vattalles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski keeping full guard, as Vattalles tries to pass.
Vattalles trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Meenny Vattalles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
Vattalles scores with a jab. Kowalski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vattalles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski darts in and clinches Vattalles up against the cage.
Kowalski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vattalles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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 Jacek Kowalski.
I think Kowalski 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacek Kowalski!
A less than humble Jacek Kowalski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dae Jung Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avon Barksdale could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dae Jung Pak's chin.
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180 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dae Jung Pak!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Pak.
Barksdale looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barksdale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pak keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Pak keeping full guard, as Barksdale tries to pass.
Barksdale trying to control but Pak is working from the bottom.
Pak keeping full guard, as Barksdale tries to pass.
Barksdale passes Pak's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak is staying active underneath Barksdale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barksdale is looking for a kimura but Pak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barksdale to get the leverage.
Pak is looking for a sweep. Barksdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pak is looking to improve his position.
Pak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barksdale seems to be looking for submissions.
Pak is looking for a sweep. Barksdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pak trying to control from the bottom.
Barksdale moves into full mount! Pak won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak is trying desperately to improve position.
Barksdale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pak is surviving well by controlling Barksdale's body position as best he can.
Barksdale pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
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!
Pak blocking the ground and pound.
Barksdale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pak has given up his back here. Will Barksdale look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Pak looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Barksdale patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak showing good submission defense here.
Barksdale is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barksdale's arms.
Barksdale is looking for the choke from the back position but Pak is controlling his hands well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pak controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Barksdale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Barksdale is looking for the choke from the back position but Pak is controlling his hands well.
Barksdale has the hooks in. Pak is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barksdale's guard. Nice work there by Pak.
Pak wanted to stand there but Barksdale had control of the position.
Pak won't allow Barksdale to sweep him here.
Pak trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
Barksdale has a closed guard, preventing Pak from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barksdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barksdale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pak has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Pak as Barksdale shoots in.
Pak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Pak missing with a left hand there. Barksdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Pak.
Pak stuffs the takedown attempt from Barksdale. Barksdale gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Pak. That snapped Barksdale's head back.
Barksdale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pak swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Pak. Those never looked like landing.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pak but Pak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barksdale shoots in for a double leg but Pak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Pak.
Pak leaves Barksdale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barksdale misses with a takedown attempt - Pak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Pak.
Pak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barksdale in his tracks.
Pak lands a head shot.
Barksdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pak circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barksdale has a takedown stuffed.
Barksdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pak circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barksdale is defended easily by Pak.
Pak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Pak misses with a straight right.
Pak throws the left hand but Barksdale avoids the punch easily.
Dae Jung Pak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Pak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Pak looks to land a left hand but Barksdale moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barksdale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pak is fending him off so far but Barksdale persists. Nope, Pak circles away and we're back to standing.
Pak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up 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!
Pak throws a body kick that misses.
Pak tries a head kick but it misses.
Pak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pak but Pak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barksdale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pak misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Pak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pak connects with a body shot that sends Barksdale's belly button to the back.
Pak cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barksdale misses with a takedown attempt - Pak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pak stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barksdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pak as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pak lands a jab to the head.
Pak cracks Barksdale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pak stalks Barksdale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barksdale's face. Barksdale staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice combination there by Pak.
Pak is looking to land body kicks.
Barksdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Pak tries to sprawl out of it but Barksdale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dae Jung Pak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pak lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pak throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Pak.
Barksdale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barksdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pak misses with a hook.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pak but Pak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pak throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barksdale somewhat.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Pak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barksdale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Pak.
Pak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barksdale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pak.
Barksdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pak!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dae Jung Pak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Pak throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Pak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barksdale on the side of the head.
Pak's corner calls for a 1-2. Pak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barksdale is defended easily by Pak.
Barksdale moves away from the strike by Pak.
Pak lands a lovely overhand right.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pak but Pak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab lands there for Pak.
Pak tries to bum rush Barksdale with a series of wild strikes but Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pak lands a head kick!
Barksdale is rocked!
Pak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pak throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Pak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barksdale gets a double leg takedown into Pak's guard.
Barksdale postures up.
Pak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pak is keeping the position for now.
Barksdale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barksdale is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pak as he works his way to full guard.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Barksdale passes Pak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak pushes Barksdale off looking to stand but Barksdale dives back in and keeps control.
Pak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but Pak defending well.
Barksdale seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pak is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Avon Barksdale!
In his post fight interview, Avon Barksdale started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baauer - Harlem Shake. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vihtala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santiago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vihtala checks a leg kick nicely.
Santiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santiago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vihtala lands the left hand.
Santiago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vihtala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Vihtala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vihtala.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santiago, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Santiago.
A jab from Santiago finds it's way through Vihtala's defenses.
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Santiago connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Santiago misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Santiago.
Vihtala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santiago.
Jorge Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vihtala. That's going to slow Santiago down.
Santiago shoots in but Vihtala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vihtala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Vihtala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santiago doesn't seem phased though.
Santiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago misses with a leg kick.
Santiago tries to land a leg kick but Vihtala saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santiago backs up against the cage.
Vihtala throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Vihtala lands a lovely overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santiago.
Santiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihtala manages to avoid it.
Vihtala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vihtala.
Santiago misses with a body kick.
Santiago jabs Vihtala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santiago misses with a leg kick.
Vihtala misses with a kick to the body.
Vihtala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vihtala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vihtala checks a low kick from Santiago.
Santiago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vihtala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vihtala throws a front kick aimed at Santiago's knee but Santiago avoids it well.
Vihtala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vihtala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Vihtala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Vihtala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santiago scores with a jab to the body.
Vihtala looks winded!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santiago.
The strikes coming from Santiago are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vihtala tries to improve position but can't.
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vihtala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Vihtala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago trying to control the position but Vihtala is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Santiago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vihtala misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Vihtala.
Vihtala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Santiago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santiago checks a low kick from Vihtala.
Santiago checks a leg kick.
Santiago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vihtala on the side of the head.
Santiago scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago works Vihtala's body with a nice hook.
Vihtala misses with a hook to the body
and Santiago counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago swings for the body but Vihtala moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala throws a low kick but Santiago avoids it.
A combination from Vihtala does no damage.
Santiago lands with a shot to the body.
Vihtala is breathing heavily.
Santiago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vihtala's calf.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
Vihtala 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.
Santiago blocks a leg kick.
Santiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Vihtala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santiago.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Santiago.
Vihtala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santiago to score with a decent uppercut.
Santiago lands a right hook to the body.
Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aleksi Vihtala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santiago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santiago.
Santiago scores with the left hand. Vihtala knows he should have avoided that one.
Vihtala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santiago.
Santiago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santiago digs a good body shot into Vihtala's ribs.
Santiago lands with a cross.
Santiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Vihtala is just out of range.
Santiago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vihtala is rocked!
Santiago throws a solid leg kick but Vihtala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santiago.
Vihtala misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Santiago coming out on top.
Vihtala is still on wobbly legs! Can Santiago finish him?
Santiago feints a jab and as Vihtala dips his head, Santiago unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Vihtala right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Vihtala falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Santiago smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Santiago!
After winning the bout, Jorge Santiago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tita Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tobias Larsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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250 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tobias Larsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tita Zen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zen is looking to slow Larsson down with leg kicks.
A jab from Zen misses.
Larsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Tobias Larsson has been cut.
Zen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larsson.
Zen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zen can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zen, right into the meat.
Zen works the jab nicely.
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zen misses with a looping right.
Zen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsson checks it well.
Zen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zen circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zen.
Zen tries to land a leg kick but Larsson saw it coming and moves away.
Larsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsson forces Zen back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Zen.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Zen avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Larsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zen lands a shot to the body.
Larsson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zen lands with a left to the head.
Zen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zen.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Zen controls the action.
Larsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Zen backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zen slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsson.
Zen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tita Zen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zen.
Larsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Zen.
Zen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zen thows a body kick. Larsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Zen.
Zen scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zen scores with a head kick. Larsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zen darts in and clinches Larsson up against the cage.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tita Zen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zen thuds his right hand into Larsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Larsson momentarily.
Tobias Larsson's cut is getting worse.
Larsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larsson scrambles back to his feet.
Zen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Zen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zen.
Zen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Larsson takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tita Zen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Larsson's cut.
That's time! Larsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zen lands the left hand.
Zen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zen misses with a body shot.
Zen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zen avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Zen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Larsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Zen is looking to land body kicks.
Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zen can pounce on him.
Zen throws a series of strikes that have Larsson backpedaling.
Zen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Larsson takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tobias Larsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zen. That's going to slow Larsson down.
Zen lands a slapping body shot.
Zen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larsson takes one to the side of the head.
Zen throws out a powerful jab.
Jeez, Tobias Larsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with a wild body shot.
Zen looks for the body kick but Larsson saw that one coming.
Zen throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Zen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zen pushes Larsson away with a front kick.
Larsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tobias Larsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tita Zen!
Tita Zen is the new heavyweight champion!
Tita Zen decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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