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VF 72: Jeong Vs Guns PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Torrez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrez misses with a body shot.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torrez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torrez slips under a jab.
Torrez lands a slapping body shot.
Torrez throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Torrez both land. Nice combination.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torrez.
Torrez lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Torrez waves Silva back to his feet!
Silva is rocked!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torrez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torrez counters with a nice body shot.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Torrez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Torrez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez connects with a solid leg kick.
Torrez drops Silva with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Silva! Torrez dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Torrez!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Torrez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Kalypsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Kalypsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell scores with the left hand. Kalypsi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalypsi gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kalypsi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kalypsi.
Kalypsi wants to control but Campbell is keeping him busy.
Kalypsi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Campbell is avoiding damage well.
I wouldn't like to be where Campbell is right now.
Campbell wants to control but Kalypsi postures up.
Kalypsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campbell keeps working.
Campbell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalypsi.
Kalypsi working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kalypsi taking a break here but Campbell is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kalypsi is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Campbell as he works his way to full guard.
Kalypsi pushes down on Campbell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Campbell trying to control from the bottom.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Kalypsi sits in half guard.
Kalypsi trying to mount his opponent but Campbell defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campbell.
Kalypsi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalypsi lands a couple of digs.
Kalypsi looking to pass the guard.
Kalypsi is looking to pass into half guard but Campbell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Campbell is in guard.
Kalypsi 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalypsi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalypsi has his foot on Campbell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campbell works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalypsi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalypsi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalypsi looking to control but Campbell passes into half guard.
Campbell is keen to just control but Kalypsi is a slippery customer.
Kalypsi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalypsi.
Kalypsi wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
Kalypsi is looking for a triangle here but Campbell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi is not content to let Campbell control the position.
Kalypsi wants to control but Campbell postures up.
Kalypsi is looking to regain half guard here but Campbell keeps moving and retains side control.
Kalypsi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Kalypsi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kalypsi misses the shot to the body.
Kalypsi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Campbell's guard.
Kalypsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalypsi throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Kalypsi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Kalypsi tries to pass.
Kalypsi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell pulls Kalypsi in close to prevent any damage.
Kalypsi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalypsi wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Kalypsi throws an elbow that misses. Campbell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalypsi's guard. Nice move by Campbell!
Campbell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell stopping the sweep attempt from Kalypsi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi trying to control the position.
Kalypsi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalypsi trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
Kalypsi wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kalypsi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Kalypsi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalypsi shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalypsi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi blocks a leg kick.
Kalypsi tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Kalypsi shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Kalypsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campbell thumps Kalypsi with a low kick.
Kalypsi wants to clinch.
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kalypsi, right into the meat.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
A big left from Kalypsi misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campbell stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalypsi. Kalypsi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Kalypsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell slips a straight right by Kalypsi.
Kalypsi throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Kalypsi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kalypsi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campbell scores with a knee to the head.
Kalypsi trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Kalypsi takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Kalypsi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalypsi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalypsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Kalypsi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kalypsi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalypsi lands with a hook. Campbell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Campbell misses.
Kalypsi misses with a leg kick.
Kalypsi fails to land the takedown.
Campbell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalypsi has time to react.
Kalypsi has managed to clinch.
Campbell avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalypsi.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalypsi pushes Campbell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalypsi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Kalypsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalypsi walks away with a smile on his face. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kalypsi wants to clinch.
Kalypsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Campbell lands with a kick to the temple. Kalypsi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Campbell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalypsi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Campbell can pounce on him.
Kalypsi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Campbell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kalypsi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalypsi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kalypsi lands a high kick!
Campbell lands a body shot.
Kalypsi throws a lazy body kick
and Campbell counters with a nice leg kick.
Aapo Kalypsi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalypsi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Kalypsi.
Campbell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Campbell digs a good hook to Kalypsi's body.
Campbell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Campbell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalypsi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Campbell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Campbell misses with a body kick.
Kalypsi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kalypsi blocks a head kick by Campbell.
Campbell wants to clinch up but Kalypsi keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to slow Kalypsi down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Kalypsi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalypsi misses with a double jab.
Campbell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Campbell connects with an inside leg kick.
Campbell scores with a head kick.
Campbell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Campbell takes a swing at Kalypsi's ribcage but misses.
Kalypsi scores with a kick to the body.
Campbell is looking to land body kicks.
Kalypsi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalypsi works Campbell's body with a nice hook.
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!
Kalypsi thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalypsi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Campbell checks it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campbell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalypsi looks for the body kick but Campbell saw that one coming.
Kalypsi throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell is looking to score with low kicks.
Aapo Kalypsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Kalypsi throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aapo Kalypsi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell is looking to slow Kalypsi down with leg kicks.
Kalypsi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalypsi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aapo Kalypsi!
In his post fight interview, Aapo Kalypsi gave a big smile as he said 'I jiujizzed him all over!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Gold!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold looks to land a left hand but Pegas moved out of range nicely.
Pegas connects with a body shot.
Gold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pegas fakes the leg kick and cracks Gold in the body.
Gold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pegas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pegas, right into the meat.
Gold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Mr Gold has been cut.
Pegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pegas throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
Pegas lands an overhand right.
Pegas lands a big head kick that sends Gold tumbling to the mat! Pegas takes a step backwards and waves Gold back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gold is rocked!
Pegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gold momentarily.
Gold is still on wobbly legs! Can Pegas finish him?
Gold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gold seems to have recovered his senses.
Gold checks a low kick from Pegas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas misses with a low kick.
Gold slips a jab from Pegas.
Gold throws a right and a left that Pegas avoids nicely.
We've been told by Pegas's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gold blocks a head kick by Pegas.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pegas.
Jon Pegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pegas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gold looks winded!
Pegas takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Pegas misses.
Pegas throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pegas wants to slow Gold down by chopping away at his legs.
Pegas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gold.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Pegas slips the punch.
A cross from Pegas lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Pegas.
Gold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pegas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gold blocks a low kick nicely.
Pegas connects with an inside leg kick.
Gold shoots in but Pegas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pegas lands a glancing blow to the side of Gold's head.
Pegas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Pegas - just one landing.
Gold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pegas, as that shot connected.
Pegas defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Gold throws a lazy body kick
and Pegas counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegas looks for the body kick but Gold saw that one coming.
Pegas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pegas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gold lands a nice hook to Pegas's body. Pegas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Gold misses.
Pegas misses with a head kick.
Pegas lands a glancing blow to the side of Gold's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pegas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pegas.
Gold throws a leg kick which misses Pegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Pegas tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Pegas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gold in his tracks.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Pegas moves out of range easily.
Gold lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a body punch but Pegas moves out of range.
Pegas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gold connects with a high kick.
Pegas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pegas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gold on the side of the head.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Pegas moves out of range easily.
Pegas misses with a straight left.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pegas takes one on the button.
Gold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pegas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pegas looks to land a body kick but Gold moved away.
Pegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Pegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Gold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pegas lands a jab to the nose.
Pegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pegas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
Gold thumps Pegas with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Pegas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pegas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pegas throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
Pegas throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gold might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pegas has got the better of the exchanges.
Gold throws a right hand that misses
and Pegas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gold's knee momentarily.
Pegas misses with a head kick.
Pegas cracks the inside of Gold's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pegas.
Pegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gold moves out of range of the leg kick from Pegas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pegas misses with a low kick.
Pegas throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gold misses with a low kick as Pegas jumps back.
Pegas takes the fight into the clinch.
Gold breaks the clinch.
Pegas throws a big shot that misses.
Pegas misses with a low kick.
Pegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Gold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pegas as he avoids it easily.
Jon Pegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Pegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pegas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
Pegas checks a leg kick.
Pegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gold misses with a body shot.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pegas moves away.
Gold works the jab nicely.
Pegas lands a leg kick that knocks Gold off balance momentarily.
Pegas feints and then cracks Gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gold down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Pegas's shoulder, as Pegas tries to avoid the shot.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Pegas does no damage.
Pegas wants to clinch up but Gold keeps it at a distance.
Pegas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
Pegas throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pegas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gold.
Pegas throws a jab when Gold was well out of range.
Gold lands a jab.
Pegas throws a leg kick which misses Gold's front leg but catches the back leg as Gold tries to avoid it.
Pegas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gold. Gold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pegas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gold misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pegas. That's going to slow Gold down.
Gold throws a chopping leg kick but Pegas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pegas checks the leg kick.
Pegas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gold. Gold obviously looking to wear him down.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
Pegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pegas tries to work over Gold's front leg with a kick but Gold checks it.
Pegas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold connects with a solid leg kick.
Pegas throws a low kick, looking for Gold's leg but Gold calmly moves out of range.
Gold lands a jab to the head.
Pegas gets a clinch.
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 Jon Pegas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Gold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pegas moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gold blocks the elbow strike.
Gold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pegas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gold avoids it.
Pegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pegas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gold avoids it.
Gold can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pegas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gold's brow.
Gold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gold checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pegas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
A lazy left from Gold finds it's target.
Pegas ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Nice jab there from Pegas.
Pegas throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pegas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gold lands a nice shot that snaps Pegas's head back.
Pegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gold lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pegas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gold staying out of range there.
Mr Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gold, right into the meat.
Gold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pegas is out of range.
A head kick misses from Pegas.
Pegas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gold is out of range and Pegas settles back down.
Pegas ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Pegas tries to score with a low kick but Gold moves his leg out of the way.
Pegas with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gold.
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Pegas ducks down to avoid it.
Pegas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gold backs up against the cage.
Pegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pegas. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pegas misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pegas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gold - the referee stops the clock and Pegas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gold. Pegas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pegas misses with a straight left.
Gold slips a jab and a cross from Pegas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Pegas.
Gold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pegas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gold trying to control the action but Pegas is working from the bottom.
Pegas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gold has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pegas wants to control but Gold postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gold wants to stand but Pegas is controlling his arm.
Jon Pegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Check out the look on Gold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pegas can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold scoring with punches from side control.
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 Jon Pegas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pegas, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Pegas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Crillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crillo comes to the cage accompanied by Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow. Frank Crillo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enrique Rold's chin.
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Crillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enrique Rold!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rold misses with a body kick.
Crillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rold. Rold obviously looking to wear him down.
Rold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crillo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rold defends well and Crillo ends up having to push Rold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rold missing with a left hand there. Crillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rold has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crillo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rold.
Rold lands with a straight right. Crillo didn't see that one coming.
Rold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crillo manages to avoid it.
Rold cracks a nice hook into Crillo's ribs.
Rold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crillo dives in for a single leg takedown but Rold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crillo is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crillo is trying to drag Rold to the mat but Rold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rold can't find room to land a body shot as Crillo controls the action.
Crillo has picked Rold up - he's going for a ride! Crillo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rold trying to hold on to Crillo's head to control him but Crillo postures up.
Rold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crillo slips a nice elbow through Rold's hands, connecting with Rold's forehead.
Rold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crillo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rold taking some punishment here, with Crillo in his half guard.
Crillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Crillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rold is controlling Crillo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Crillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crillo wants to pass to mount but Rold is defending the position.
Rold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crillo trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom.
Rold looking to control.
Crillo is in close to Rold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rold seems keen to control Crillo's posture.
Crillo scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold wants to stand but Crillo is controlling the position.
Crillo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rold!
Rold tries to move to mount but Crillo blocks the move with his legs.
Rold tries to stand but Crillo is controlling his head.
Rold laying and praying for a moment but Crillo takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold wants to pass the guard but Crillo is defending well.
Crillo wants to control but Rold is keeping busy.
Rold is stalling here. Crillo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rold seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Crillo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rold is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crillo off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rold working for the choke.
Crillo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrique Rold will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rold's corner calls for a 1-2. Rold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crillo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rold.
Horrible takedown by Crillo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rold which made him look bad.
Rold tries to land a front kick but Crillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crillo.
Rold leaves Crillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rold slaps away a takedown attempt from Crillo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rold throws a low kick but Crillo moves out of range easily.
Rold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crillo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rold's head.
Rold working a defensive guard but Crillo passes into half guard.
Crillo 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.
Crillo thows a huge punch but Rold dodges it nicely.
Crillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crillo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crillo.
Rold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crillo trying to control from Rold's half guard. Rold has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Crillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crillo 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.
Crillo throwing strikes but missing.
Crillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frank Crillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Crillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crillo throwing strikes from guard but Rold blocks nicely.
Crillo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crillo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold wants to get back to his feet but Crillo drags him back down.
Rold is looking to reverse the position.
Crillo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crillo looks up at the clock and then as Rold takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crillo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rold taking a bit of punishment here - Crillo scoring with strikes.
Crillo working the ground and pound from side control.
Crillo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rold has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crillo but great work by Rold.
Rold goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crillo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rold but great work by Crillo.
Rold struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rold takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Crillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rold down.
Rold avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Crillo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crillo scoring with punches from side control.
Crillo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rold is rocked!
Crillo wants to control but Rold is keeping him busy.
Rold is still in real trouble! Can Crillo finish him?
Rold is looking for a sweep.
Rold seems to have recovered his senses.
Rold is trying to control Crillo's posture but Crillo avoids it.
Rold is trying to work for a sweep but Crillo has mounted him!
Rold is desperately trying to improve his position but Crillo has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crillo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Crillo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Crillo with shots to the head and body - Rold looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Crillo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crillo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rold was covering up waiting for the punch and Crillo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crillo lands a couple of digs.
Crillo throwing strikes from guard but Rold blocks nicely.
Rold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crillo looking to pass the guard.
Rold looking for a sweep. Not yet Rold, not yet.
Crillo stands and throws Rold's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Crillo crashes against the mat.
Rold regains half guard.
Crillo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rold to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo is working Rold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crillo cracks Rold with a solid left hand.
Crillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Crillo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Crillo controlling Rold's posture.
Crillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crillo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rold advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crillo prevents Rold from improving position.
Crillo is not content to let Rold control the position.
Rold fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rold tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rold has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rold works to advance to full mount. Crillo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold tries to control but Crillo wriggling away.
Rold punching from mount but Crillo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rold thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Crillo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rold wants to pass the guard but Crillo is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rold is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Crillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crillo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Crillo!
A less than humble Frank Crillo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukuzawa comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Colony. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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141 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ori Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuzawa scores with a body shot.
Jokinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fukuzawa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
Fukuzawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fukuzawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Fukuzawa cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Fukuzawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Fukuzawa misses.
Jokinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fukuzawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Itagaki Fukuzawa has been cut.
A cross from Fukuzawa lands.
Good shot there by Jokinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukuzawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fukuzawa checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fukuzawa takes a step back to recover.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Fukuzawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Itagaki Fukuzawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukuzawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Fukuzawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukuzawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Fukuzawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Fukuzawa ducks down to avoid it.
Fukuzawa misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen cracks Fukuzawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukuzawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Fukuzawa sees coming a mile off.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Fukuzawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
Fukuzawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuzawa.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fukuzawa works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa motions for Jokinen to come forward. Fukuzawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fukuzawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fukuzawa misses with a low kick.
Fukuzawa thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukuzawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fukuzawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fukuzawa thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a nice body shot.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fukuzawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head.
Fukuzawa slips under a jab from Jokinen.
A low kick from Fukuzawa misses
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukuzawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuzawa throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fukuzawa on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Fukuzawa counters with a good low kick that Jokinen was not able to check.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fukuzawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fukuzawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fukuzawa scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Fukuzawa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Fukuzawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen misses with a hook
and Fukuzawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fukuzawa thows a body kick. Jokinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ori Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Itagaki Fukuzawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fukuzawa connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen thumps Fukuzawa with a low kick.
Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fukuzawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fukuzawa, right into the meat.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ori Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fukuzawa takes one to the chin there.
Fukuzawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Fukuzawa's head coaches at Seventh House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fukuzawa checks the leg kick.
Jokinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fukuzawa counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Fukuzawa counters with a nice body kick.
Fukuzawa throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and Fukuzawa only half commits.
Jokinen 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.
Fukuzawa misses with a body kick.
Fukuzawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick
and Fukuzawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fukuzawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukuzawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fukuzawa connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuzawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa misses with a head kick.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukuzawa.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jokinen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukuzawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukuzawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuzawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukuzawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fukuzawa is able to avoid easily.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Fukuzawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukuzawa walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukuzawa misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fukuzawa to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukuzawa takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Fukuzawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jokinen.
Fukuzawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Fukuzawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Fukuzawa moved out of range.
Fukuzawa thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Fukuzawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itagaki Fukuzawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itagaki Fukuzawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuzawa. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukuzawa.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Fukuzawa's body.
Fukuzawa connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fukuzawa counter with a right hand.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fukuzawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jokinen thinking.
Fukuzawa misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fukuzawa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fukuzawa thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen moves out of range as Fukuzawa strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen lands a head shot.
Jokinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice body kick.
Fukuzawa tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fukuzawa wants to clinch but Jokinen slips to the side
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fukuzawa thinking.
Fukuzawa slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen defending well as Fukuzawa loads up on a big left hand.
Fukuzawa throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Fukuzawa.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Fukuzawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukuzawa moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Jokinen takes one to the side of the head.
Fukuzawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fukuzawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Fukuzawa blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fukuzawa. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Fukuzawa misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fukuzawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Fukuzawa throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuzawa cracks Jokinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jokinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fukuzawa looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Fukuzawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fukuzawa. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fukuzawa.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Fukuzawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukuzawa.
Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fukuzawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fukuzawa under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fukuzawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen misses with a wild combination.
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 Itagaki Fukuzawa.
Well Fukuzawa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itagaki Fukuzawa!
Itagaki Fukuzawa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mattize Grovinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troopa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Koopa Troopa. Mattize Grovinsky had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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195 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mattize Grovinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grovinsky tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Troopa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grovinsky's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grovinsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grovinsky wants to stand up but Troopa is controlling him.
Troopa trying to control but Grovinsky is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Grovinsky's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Troopa drops back looking for a leg! Grovinsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grovinsky manages to kick Troopa off! Troopa jumps back into Grovinsky's guard.
Grovinsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Troopa is controlling him.
Troopa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grovinsky's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grovinsky keeping moving, preventing Troopa from controlling successfully.
Grovinsky wants to stand up but Troopa is controlling him.
Troopa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Troopa connects with a couple of short punches.
Grovinsky is looking to stand up but Troopa isn't so interested in that idea.
Troopa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troopa prevents Grovinsky from getting back to his feet.
Troopa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grovinsky pushes Troopa off looking to stand but Troopa dives back in and keeps control.
Troopa trying to control the action but Grovinsky is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grovinsky pushes Troopa off looking to stand but Troopa dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grovinsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Troopa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Troopa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grovinsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Troopa connects with a nice short shot to Grovinsky's temple.
Grovinsky is trying to stand up here but Troopa is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Troopa lands a nice short elbow.
Troopa trying to control from half guard but Grovinsky is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troopa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grovinsky is trying to stand back up but Troopa is controlling him
Troopa is trying to control. Grovinsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grovinsky kicks Troopa off and gets back to his feet.
Grovinsky wants to clinch
and Troopa counters with a single leg into guard. Grovinsky didn't expect that.
Troopa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grovinsky takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Troopa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grovinsky is avoiding damage well.
Troopa wants to control but Grovinsky is keeping him busy.
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!
Grovinsky pushes Troopa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Troopa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Troopa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Grovinsky is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Troopa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Troopa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grovinsky down.
Troopa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Troopa in side control, throwing shots but Grovinsky defends.
Grovinsky is trying to get back to his feet.
Troopa scoring with punches from side control.
Grovinsky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Troopa working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Troopa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grovinsky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Grovinsky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grovinsky being controlled for a moment.
Troopa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Troopa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grovinsky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koopa Troopa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Troopa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grovinskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grovinsky has managed to clinch.
Troopa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Troopa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Troopa in particular looking to stall.
Troopa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Troopa wants to control but Grovinsky is keeping him busy.
Troopa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Troopa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grovinsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Troopa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grovinsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa is trying to control. Grovinsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Troopa working the head and body with strikes.
Grovinsky pushes Troopa off looking to stand but Troopa dives back in and keeps control.
Troopa working the head and body with strikes.
Troopa trying to control the action but Grovinsky is working from the bottom.
Troopa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grovinsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grovinsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koopa Troopa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Troopa is pressing down on Grovinsky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grovinsky is holding on for now.
Troopa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grovinsky tries to kick Troopa off but Troopa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Troopa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Troopa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grovinsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Troopa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Troopa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grovinsky's head.
Nice strikes from Troopa there.
Grovinsky pushes Troopa off and gets back to his feet.
Grovinsky closes the distance but Troopa moves to the side
and Troopa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grovinsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grovinsky pushes Troopa off and gets back to his feet.
Troopa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Troopa lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grovinsky's head.
Troopa is in close to Grovinsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grovinsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Troopa is controlling him.
Troopa wants to control from the top but Grovinsky keeps moving.
Grovinsky is looking to stand up but Troopa isn't so interested in that idea.
Troopa cracks Grovinsky with a solid left hand.
Troopa controlling from the top position.
Troopa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grovinsky wants to stand but Troopa is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa is working Grovinsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grovinsky wants to stand but Troopa is controlling the position.
Troopa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grovinsky has momentary wrist control but Troopa slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Troopa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grovinsky keeping full guard, as Troopa tries to pass.
Troopa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Troopa stops Grovinsky from standing up.
Troopa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Check out the look on Troopa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Troopa trying to control the action but Grovinsky is working from the bottom.
Troopa lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koopa Troopa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Troopa lands with a straight right. Grovinsky didn't see that one coming.
Grovinsky wants to clinch
and Troopa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grovinsky tries to kick Troopa off but Troopa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grovinsky is refusing to be controlled, as Troopa sits in half guard.
Grovinsky wants to get back to his feet.
Grovinsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Troopa.
Troopa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grovinsky pushes Troopa off looking to stand but Troopa dives back in and keeps control.
Troopa throwing shots but Grovinsky is blocking nicely.
Troopa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Troopa trying to control the action but Grovinsky is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Troopa working over Grovinsky with some ground and pound. Grovinsky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Troopa thows a huge punch but Grovinsky dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Troopa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grovinsky defends it well.
Grovinsky pushes Troopa off and gets back to his feet.
Troopa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grovinsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Troopa circles away.
Grovinsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grovinsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Troopa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grovinsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Troopa coming out on top.
Grovinsky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Troopa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Troopa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mattize Grovinsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mattize Grovinsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa wants to slow Grovinsky down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grovinsky checks a leg kick.
Troopa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grovinsky sprawls well. Grovinsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Troopa gets slowly back to his feet.
Mattize Grovinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grovinsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Troopa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grovinsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Troopa circles away.
Troopa throws a sloppy head kick and Grovinsky moves out of range easily.
Grovinsky tries to clinch there but Troopa circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troopa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Troopa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grovinsky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Troopa has picked Grovinsky up - he's going for a ride! Troopa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Grovinsky pushes Troopa off looking to stand but Troopa dives back in and keeps control.
Troopa wants to free his trapped foot but Grovinsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grovinsky wants to get back to his feet.
Troopa trying to control the action but Grovinsky is working from the bottom.
Troopa blocks the strikes from Grovinsky.
Grovinsky is trying to stand back up but Troopa is controlling him
Ground and pound from Troopa.
Grovinsky wants to get back to his feet.
Troopa is trying to control the action in half guard but Grovinsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Troopa throwing shots but Grovinsky is blocking nicely.
Troopa wants to free his trapped foot but Grovinsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Troopa wants to take a breather but Grovinsky is having none of it.
Grovinsky kicks Troopa off and gets back to his feet.
Grovinsky misses with a leg kick.
Grovinsky tries to clinch up.
Grovinsky is looking to clinch but Troopa is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grovinsky tries to clinch but Troopa moves away
and Troopa counters with a single leg into guard. Grovinsky didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Troopa throwing strikes but missing.
Troopa trying to control but Grovinsky is working from the bottom.
Grovinsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Troopa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grovinsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grovinsky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Troopa controls the pace.
Troopa advances to half guard.
Troopa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troopa thows a huge punch but Grovinsky dodges it nicely.
Troopa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Troopa is looking to advance position but Grovinsky won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koopa Troopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Troopa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koopa Troopa!
After winning the bout, Koopa Troopa 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PoopyPants comes to the cage accompanied by Deathly Quiet. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lars Voller was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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222 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BitchFace PoopyPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Voller!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PoopyPants shoots in looking for a takedown but Voller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing PoopyPants's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
PoopyPants misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Voller counters with a good low kick that PoopyPants was not able to check.
PoopyPants misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from PoopyPants finds it's target.
PoopyPants fails to land the takedown.
Voller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
PoopyPants connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
PoopyPants looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BitchFace PoopyPants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PoopyPants jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PoopyPants has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Voller misses with a body kick.
PoopyPants is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voller.
An inside leg kick lands from Voller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
PoopyPants swings for the body but Voller moves out of range.
Voller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Voller throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by PoopyPants or perhaps it was just good defense by Voller which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PoopyPants shoots for a takedown but Voller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
PoopyPants is trying hard to land a takedown here. Voller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
PoopyPants is breathing heavily.
PoopyPants misses with a looping right.
PoopyPants moves out of range of the body kick from Voller.
Voller throws a head kick but PoopyPants moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voller.
PoopyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range.
Voller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants lands the left hand.
PoopyPants looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Voller avoids the body shot from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range.
Voller throws a wild body kick that PoopyPants sees coming a mile off.
Voller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PoopyPants.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
PoopyPants misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
PoopyPants tries to score a power double leg takedown but Voller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten PoopyPants somewhat.
PoopyPants misses with a wild body shot.
Voller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PoopyPants.
Nice body kick there by Voller.
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!
Voller pivots, looking for a leg kick but PoopyPants is out of range and Voller settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Voller.
PoopyPants thows a left - swing and a miss!
PoopyPants walks forward, straight into a front kick from Voller.
Voller throws a head kick but PoopyPants moves out of range.
PoopyPants misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants cracks a nice hook into Voller's ribs.
Voller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
PoopyPants tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Voller defends well and PoopyPants ends up having to push Voller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Voller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
PoopyPants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voller dips to his left and cracks PoopyPants with an uppercut!
Voller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
PoopyPants scores with a takedown into Voller's guard.
Voller managing to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from PoopyPants.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants trying to control the position from guard on top but Voller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PoopyPants throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PoopyPants wants to control from the top but Voller keeps moving.
Voller keeping full guard, as PoopyPants tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voller is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PoopyPants wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Voller 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.
PoopyPants shoots in looking for a takedown but Voller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing PoopyPants's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
PoopyPants moves out of range as Voller throws a body kick.
PoopyPants scores with a punch to the head.
Voller thows a body kick. PoopyPants tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good exchange - PoopyPants coming out on top.
PoopyPants shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Voller but Voller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
PoopyPants dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
PoopyPants shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BitchFace PoopyPants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voller cracks the inside of PoopyPants's front leg.
Lars Voller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
BitchFace PoopyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
PoopyPants pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voller lands a leg kick that knocks PoopyPants off balance momentarily.
Voller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crunch! Voller slams his shin into PoopyPants's torso.
Voller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Voller is looking to slow PoopyPants down with leg kicks.
Voller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent PoopyPants stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Voller lands with a nice body kick.
Voller punishes PoopyPants's body with a nice straight punch.
Voller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lars Voller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voller keeps PoopyPants at a distance using the push kick.
Voller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Voller scores with a jab. PoopyPants acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Voller connects with an inside leg kick.
PoopyPants takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Voller.
PoopyPants has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voller.
Voller feints and then cracks PoopyPants's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow PoopyPants down.
PoopyPants walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller stuffs the takedown attempt from PoopyPants. PoopyPants gets slowly back to his feet.
PoopyPants is looking to wear down Voller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Voller thuds a left hand into PoopyPants's body.
Voller lands a nice shot to the body.
Voller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Voller.
Voller connects with a solid leg kick.
Voller lands a right hook to the body.
Voller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Voller. That snapped PoopyPants's head back.
Voller misses with a head kick.
Voller scores with a nice right hand.
Voller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
PoopyPants misses the shot to the body.
PoopyPants takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
PoopyPants throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Voller's waist but Voller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing PoopyPants off to one side.
Horrible takedown by PoopyPants or perhaps it was just good defense by Voller which made him look bad.
PoopyPants takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Voller scores with a kick to the body.
Voller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and PoopyPants has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voller cracks PoopyPants with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Voller throws a head kick that PoopyPants semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voller feints and then cracks PoopyPants's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow PoopyPants down.
Voller dodges the punch combination from PoopyPants.
Crack! A monster head kick from Voller and PoopyPants falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Voller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lars Voller!
Lars Voller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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228 lbs
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261 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom blocks the body kick.
De Noteboom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Semiazas lands a body shot.
Semiazas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Semiazas throws a lazy uppercut
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Semiazas won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
Semiazas is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Semiazas can't do much from the bottom here.
De Noteboom landing a few strikes.
De Noteboom working away.
Semiazas is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Noteboom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from De Noteboom crashes against the mat.
De Noteboom looks up at the clock and then as Semiazas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Noteboom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Semiazas is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Semiazas tries to improve position but can't.
Semiazas holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Semiazas can't do much from the bottom here.
Semiazas regains half guard.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semiazas is trying is best to control the position here.
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Semiazas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Semiazas blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
Semiazas is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
De Noteboom prevents Semiazas from improving his position.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Semiazas is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
Semiazas blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom is trying to control. Semiazas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Semiazas's corner calls for a 1-2. Semiazas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Semiazas lands with a nice body punch.
Semiazas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Semiazas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semiazas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
A solid body kick from Semiazas.
Semiazas throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Semiazas misses with an uppercut.
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Semiazas.
Semiazas throws a poor cross that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semiazas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Semiazas taking a bit of punishment here - De Noteboom scoring with strikes.
Semiazas dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Semiazas tries to improve position but can't.
De Noteboom cracks Semiazas with a big right hand but Semiazas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Noteboom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Semiazas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Semiazas keeps De Noteboom under control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Noteboom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Semiazas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some bone on bone action there as De Noteboom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Semiazas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
Ouriel Semiazas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semiazas throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Semiazas throws a poor cross that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semiazas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Semiazas manages to get back to half guard.
De Noteboom prevents Semiazas from improving his position.
De Noteboom is keen to just control but Semiazas is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Noteboom working Semiazas over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
Semiazas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
Semiazas moves into full guard.
De Noteboom scoring with some ground and pound.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Semiazas blocks nicely.
De Noteboom wants to pass the guard but Semiazas is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Semiazas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom throws an elbow that misses. Semiazas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Noteboom's guard. Nice move by Semiazas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Noteboom is trying to control the position but Semiazas postures up.
De Noteboom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Semiazas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Noteboom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Semiazas has his hands on De Noteboom's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom landing some decent shots from guard.
Semiazas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Semiazas wants to sweep but no luck.
Semiazas trying to control the position.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Semiazas blocks nicely.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Semiazas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Semiazas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
De Noteboom with a nice head shot there.
Semiazas is pulling down on De Noteboom's head. It's preventing any offense from De Noteboom, at least for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Semiazas keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Noteboom scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Semiazas tests De Noteboom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Semiazas.
Semiazas 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.
De Noteboom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Semiazas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semiazas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Noteboom.
Semiazas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom slips under a jab.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the leg kick from Semiazas.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Semiazas throws a body kick.
Ouriel Semiazas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semiazas misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Semiazas does it's job there.
De Noteboom staying out of range there.
Semiazas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
Semiazas connects with a solid leg kick.
Semiazas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Semiazas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Semiazas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Noteboom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Noteboom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouriel Semiazas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Semiazas throws the left hand but De Noteboom avoids the punch easily.
Semiazas lands with an overhand left.
Semiazas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Semiazas throws an off balance right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Semiazas trying to control here.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semiazas's head.
Semiazas trying to hold on to De Noteboom's head to control him but De Noteboom postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Semiazas defending well though.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Semiazas wants to improve his position but De Noteboom is controlling well.
Semiazas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Royston De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Semiazas trying to control but De Noteboom postures up.
Semiazas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Semiazas.
Semiazas looking to control.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Semiazas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Semiazas trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Semiazas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semiazas has his foot on De Noteboom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Noteboom works his way back into a safe position though.
Semiazas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Noteboom is looking to advance position but Semiazas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Semiazas throws a strike there. De Noteboom manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semiazas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Noteboom defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ouriel Semiazas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Noteboom 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royston De Noteboom!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcracken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday. Wayne has chosen Larry and His Flask - Beggers will Ride as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Mcracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne throws a chopping leg kick but Mcracken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mcracken closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne quickly recovers to half guard.
Wayne trying to control from the bottom.
Mcracken throwing shots but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Wayne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mcracken won't allow Wayne to sweep him here.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcracken preventing the sweep.
Mcracken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne is controlling Mcracken's posture.
Wayne being controlled here, momentarily.
Wayne seems keen to control Mcracken's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kenneth Wayne.
Mcracken slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Mcracken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne.
A jab from Mcracken misses.
Kenneth Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Wayne there.
Mcracken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Wayne. No joy for Mcracken on that attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Mcracken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mcracken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcracken.
Nice cross by Wayne.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcracken. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcracken shoots in but Wayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcracken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcracken misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcracken.
Mcracken looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Mcracken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mcracken scores with a body shot.
Wayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcracken.
Mcracken thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcracken stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Wayne tenderised Mcracken's leg. Mcracken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mcracken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mcracken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcracken.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne lands a jab.
Wayne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcracken. Mcracken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Mcracken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Wayne.
Mcracken walks into a stiff left hand from Wayne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcracken is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mcracken avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne swings for the body but Mcracken moves out of range.
Wayne slips under a jab from Mcracken.
Mcracken fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mcracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses.
Wayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcracken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcracken closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcracken is defending well for now.
Mcracken turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mcracken manages to end up in side control.
Mcracken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenneth Wayne will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcracken checks it well.
Jab from Mcracken.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Mcracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne throws a good cross that connects.
Wayne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mcracken misses with a wild body shot.
Mcracken gets the takedown into side control.
Mcracken tries to score with some ground and pound. Wayne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mcracken throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wayne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Mcracken there.
Mcracken is trying to control the action in half guard but Wayne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcracken is working away from the top position though.
Mcracken 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is controlling Mcracken's trapped leg to prevent Mcracken from advancing to side control.
Wayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcracken is working away from the top position though.
Wayne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcracken haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kenneth Wayne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wayne throws a solid leg kick but Mcracken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayne.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wayne stuffs the takedown.
Mcracken misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcracken's head backwards.
No joy there for Mcracken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mcracken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kenneth Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Wayne there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcracken throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mcracken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Mcracken is out of range.
Wayne scores with a nice strike.
Mcracken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcracken.
Mcracken lands with a good body shot.
Mcracken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcracken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wayne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mcracken moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcracken moves into range and clinches up with Wayne.
Mcracken tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcracken.
Mcracken blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcracken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcracken tries to stall but Wayne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wayne lands with a light punch inside.
Mcracken prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Mcracken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcracken.
Mcracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcracken is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
Mcracken lands a knee to the body.
Mcracken misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Wayne.
Mcracken looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcracken doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Mcracken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcracken thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcracken moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wayne.
Wayne thows a body kick. Mcracken tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wayne.
Wayne 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.
Mcracken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcracken there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Mcracken does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne cracks Mcracken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcracken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcracken wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Mcracken.
A jab lands there for Mcracken.
Mcracken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcracken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wayne as he avoids it easily.
Mcracken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mcracken shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Mcracken moved away.
Wayne catches Mcracken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Mcracken avoids it.
Mcracken is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mcracken lands a glancing blow to the side of Wayne's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mcracken.
Mcracken takes one to the chin there.
Mcracken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcracken.
Mcracken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayne is looking to slow Mcracken down with leg kicks.
Mcracken moves out of range of the body kick.
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mcracken tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wayne stuns Mcracken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcracken has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wayne.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne misses the body punch
and Mcracken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wayne is looking to control Mcracken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wayne avoid being mounted?
Wayne pushes Mcracken off looking to stand but Mcracken dives back in and keeps control.
Wayne tries to get to full guard but Mcracken has control of the leg.
Wayne wants to control but Mcracken is keeping busy.
Kenneth Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcracken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working.
Phil Mcracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Mcracken saw that one coming.
Mcracken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Mcracken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mcracken dives in and scores a takedown into Wayne's guard.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne wants to control but Mcracken passes easily into half guard.
Wayne trying to control but Mcracken postures up.
Mcracken thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wayne is staying active underneath Mcracken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcracken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcracken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcracken wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
Wayne trying to control but Mcracken postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcracken frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Phil Mcracken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcracken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wayne is looking to escape.
Wayne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 Phil Mcracken.
I think Wayne 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 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Wayne!
Kenneth Wayne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johhny Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes to the cage accompanied by Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johhny Guns was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johhny Guns!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jeong cracks a nice hook into Guns's ribs.
Jeong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Guns to score an easy takedown into full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Guns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeong is keeping the position for now.
Guns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns stopping the sweep attempt from Jeong.
Guns postures up in Jeong's guard and throws a big left but Jeong blocks it.
Guns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guns postures up in Jeong's guard and throws a big left but Jeong blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Jeong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Guns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeong controls Guns momentarily but Guns frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jeong's head.
Jeong controls Guns momentarily but Guns frees himself.
Jeong has his hands on Guns's head, controlling the position.
Guns pushing down on Jeong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jeong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guns.
Guns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jeong is trying to get back to full guard.
Guns is looking for a kimura here.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura but Jeong is defending well.
Jeong gets full guard.
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.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns postures up in Jeong's guard and throws a big left but Jeong blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jeong looking for a guillotine here but Guns defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jeong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jeong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeong trying to keep a closed guard but Guns is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jeong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guns, into his guard.
Guns looking to control.
Guns pulls Jeong in close to prevent any damage.
Guns working a defensive guard here.
Guns wants to sweep but no luck.
Jeong wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johhny Guns.
Guns drives through with a takedown into Jeong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guns postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jeong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guns, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns wants to improve his position but instead Jeong has moved into half guard.
Guns is looking to control Jeong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guns avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeong seems to be working for a kimura but Guns defends the submission attempt.
Guns trying to hold on to Jeong's head to control him but Jeong postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeong is pressing down on Guns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guns is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Jeong seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johhny Guns dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Jeong.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jeong enables Guns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jeong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jeong is on top in guard.
Guns wants to hit a switch here but Jeong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guns there!
Jeong controlling from the full mount.
Guns has given up his back here.
Guns trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jeong looking for the choke but no joy.
Guns trying to control the action but Jeong just sinks the hooks in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns is keeping busy.
Jeong gets his hands free as Guns looks to control.
Jeong has the hooks in. Guns is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Jeong go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jeong looking for the RNC.
Guns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Guns staying busy and making it hard for Jeong to control.
Guns trying to control the hands but Jeong won't let him.
Guns avoids the strikes from Jeong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns trying to control the position but Jeong manages to sink in the hooks.
Guns is really stuck here.
Jeong trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jeong looking to break Guns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Guns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jeong will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Guns is trying to remain composed but Jeong is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Guns breaks Jeong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guns postures up.
Guns is fighting to break Jeong's control of his arms but Jeong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jeong wants to sweep but no luck.
Jeong trying to control the position.
Guns drops back looking for a leg! Jeong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jeong manages to kick Guns off! Guns jumps back into Jeong's guard.
Guns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeong trying to control the position.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jeong is trying to keep Guns in close.
Guns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guns works over Jeong with some ground and pound from guard.
Guns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guns is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guns is squirming around, avoiding Jeong's attempts to control the action.
Guns has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Guns is looking to get to half guard.
Guns gets back to half guard.
Guns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jeong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guns!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johhny Guns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jeong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guns avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeong scores with a hook.
Johhny Guns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Guns as he checks the leg kick.
Guns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jeong looking to control.
Jeong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johhny Guns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jeong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jeong controls Guns momentarily but Guns frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jeong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jeong seems keen to control Guns's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jeong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guns postures up.
Jeong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guns!
Guns tries to hold on but Jeong pushes him away.
Guns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jeong is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jeong in particular looking to stall.
Guns wants to control but Jeong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns is trying is best to control the position here.
Jeong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jeong wants to work for an arm triangle but Guns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jeong is looking to advance position but Guns won't allow it.
Guns wants to improve his position but Jeong is controlling well.
Jeong is trying to control. Guns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guns wants to control but Jeong is keeping busy.
Guns wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jeong is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jeong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jaemin Jeong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Guns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guns lands a few punches from side control.
Jeong manages to get back to half guard.
Guns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jeong defending well though.
Guns 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.
Guns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jeong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jeong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeong is looking for a triangle but Guns pushes his legs off easily.
Guns won't allow Jeong to sweep him here.
Guns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Guns landing some decent shots from guard.
Guns won't allow Jeong to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeong managing to control the position.
Guns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Johhny Guns just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jeong throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Johhny Guns has been cut.
Jeong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guns shoots in and bounces Jeong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Guns throwing strikes from guard but Jeong blocks nicely.
Jeong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jeong looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jeong is on top in guard.
Jeong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns looking to control.
Jeong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guns keeping full guard, as Jeong tries to pass.
Guns has control of Jeong's left arm, preventing Jeong from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jeong gets caught flat footed, as Guns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jeong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guns postures up.
Jeong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guns.
Guns is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeong has wrist control.
Jeong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns tries to roll over but Jeong keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Guns is looking to improve his position.
Guns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jeong trying to control the action but Guns is working from the bottom.
Guns wants to get back to full guard.
Jeong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Guns!
Jeong looking to ground and pound but Guns is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jeong with shots to the head and body - Guns looks very uncomfortable down there.
Guns wants to control but Jeong is having none of it.
Jeong wants to take Guns's back but he can't do it this time.
Guns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jeong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Guns is working to get back to half guard.
Jeong lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns is squirming around, avoiding Jeong's attempts to control the action.
Jeong controlling the pace for now.
Jeong breaks from Guns's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jeong controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jeong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Guns wants to hold on but Jeong pushes him away.
Jeong tries to control but Guns wriggling away.
Guns is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jeong is thwarting Guns's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaemin Jeong had his way with Johhny Guns in that round.
The cut man is working on Johhny Guns's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jeong tries to sprawl but Guns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Guns 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.
Guns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jeong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guns.
Guns is thwarting Jeong's attempts to control the position.
Jeong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guns's back!
Jeong lands strikes to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jeong.
Jeong is really struggling to control Guns but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jeong struggling to land strikes to the head as Guns covers up.
Jeong is trying to stick to Guns's back but Guns is turning into Jeong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jeong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Guns.
Guns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jeong is pulling down on Guns's head to control his posture.
Guns throwing strikes from guard but Jeong blocks nicely.
Guns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jeong dives on top into guard.
Guns is trying to control the position but Jeong postures up.
Jeong preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns looking to control.
Guns is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jeong passes into half guard.
Guns is looking for a sweep. Jeong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jeong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns wants to control but Jeong is keeping busy.
Jeong wants to take a breather but Guns is having none of it.
Guns preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Guns is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong tries to pass to full mount but Guns defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johhny Guns was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jeong was covering up waiting for the punch and Guns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guns postures up.
Jaemin Jeong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jeong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jeong controlling the position.
Jeong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guns manages to get himself to full guard.
Guns seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jeong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jeong works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jeong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jeong trying to control the position.
Guns throws a big right hand that misses.
Jeong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guns stands up and waves to Jeong to follow him.
Guns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jeong to the mat! Jeong manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guns throwing strikes from guard but Jeong blocks nicely.
Johhny Guns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jeong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johhny Guns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johhny Guns!
Johhny Guns is the new welterweight champion!
The defeated Jaemin Jeong had this to say: 'I can't stand losing. I'll be back in the gym as soon as possible, working my ass off to make sure I never have to feel like this again.'.
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