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SF24 Priest vs Eberhard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assange has chosen Eddie Van Halen - Eruption as his entrance music. 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 James Assange was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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156 lbs
31 - 17 - 0 |
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32
155 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Assange!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assange ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assange.
Dama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Assange defends it nicely.
Dama lands with a cross.
A jab from Dama misses.
We've been hearing reports that Dama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Assange misses with an uppercut. Dama saw that one coming.
Dama tries to score with a low kick but Assange moves his leg out of the way.
Dama ducks right into an uppercut from Assange.
Assange throws a chopping leg kick but Dama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dama lands a jab to the head.
Dama throws a head kick that misses.
Assange tries to work over Dama's front leg with a kick but Dama checks it.
Assange lands a jab to the head.
Assange connects with a body shot.
Assange displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dama throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama slips a jab from Assange.
Dama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Assange misses with a wild body shot.
Assange misses with a few strikes there.
Dama scores with a body shot.
James Assange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dama throws a hook but Assange blocks it.
Assange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dama manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dama. Assange does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assange moves in looking to clinch but Dama pushes him off.
Dama throws a lazy head kick
and Assange counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Assange is trying to control Dama's posture but Dama avoids it.
Dama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assange keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama is chipping away with strikes.
Dama 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assange keeps working.
Dama prevents Assange from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Dama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Assange tries to escape but Dama is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assange is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dama landing strikes.
Assange is not content to let Dama control the position.
Assange is pushing Dama's head away, looking to escape. Dama manages to hold on to the position though.
Dama trying to control the position but Assange is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Dama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here as Dama stalls from top position.
Assange wants to get back to his feet but Dama drags him back down.
Dama lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assange is trying to get back to half guard.
Dama cracks Assange with a big right hand but Assange just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assange manages to get back to half guard.
Assange is not content to let Dama control the position.
Assange is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genki Dama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dama slips a straight right by Assange.
Dama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Assange misses the shot to the body.
Assange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Assange digs a good body shot into Dama's ribs.
Dama tries a head kick but it misses.
Assange scores with a head kick. Dama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assange is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dama rather than just go for the knockout.
Dama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dama throws a body punch but Assange moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dama.
Assange moves out of range as Dama strikes.
Dama misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange takes a swing at Dama's ribcage but misses.
Assange tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dama is able to avoid easily.
Dama throws a low kick but Assange avoids it.
Assange closes the distance and clinches.
Dama wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Assange.
Assange swings wildly with an uppercut but Dama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dama tries to pull guard but Assange holds him up against the cage and eventually Dama drops back down to his feet.
Assange taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Assange swings wildly with an uppercut but Dama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dama blocks a body shot from Assange.
Dama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Assange.
Dama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Assange tries a body shot but Dama blocks it.
Assange misses with a punch to the body.
Dama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Assange tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dama blocks a body shot from Assange.
Assange is trying to stall.
Assange lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dama looking to throw knees to the head but Assange is blocking nicely.
Dama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assange backwards.
Assange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Assange blocking some punches.
Assange scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assange blocking some punches.
Assange lands with a left to the head.
Assange misses with a punch on the inside.
Assange presses Dama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Assange tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dama tries for a takedown but Assange manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genki Dama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Assange.
Assange lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dama throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Assange on the inside.
Assange working aggressively here.
Dama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assange has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Assange misses with a jab to the body
and Dama counters with a right hand to the body.
Assange tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama lands with a nice combination. Assange backs away looking to recover.
Dama throws a shot from downtown. Assange moves away and avoids it.
Dama needs to keep his hands up - Assange had a free shot at his head there.
Dama throws a head kick that misses.
Dama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Assange swings widly with a right hand
and Dama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dama.
Dama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assange manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Assange tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assange unloads with some shots from mount but Dama bucks and avoids them well.
Dama wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Assange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Assange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dama with a nice cross.
Dama throws a low kick but Assange avoids it.
Assange lunges at Dama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dama's hand.
Dama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dama thows a body shot but no joy.
Assange moves out of range of the leg kick from Dama.
A slow jab from Dama misses its intended target.
Assange takes one on the button.
Dama checks a leg kick.
Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Assange moves out of range easily.
Dama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Assange lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dama tries to score with a low kick but Assange moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange ducks under a wild hook from Dama.
Dama throws a body punch but Assange moves out of range.
Assange listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dama lands a leg kick that knocks Assange off balance momentarily.
Assange has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dama scores with a takedown into Assange's guard.
Assange has Dama pulled in close to control his posture.
Assange is trying to keep Dama in close.
Assange bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dama's guard.
Dama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Assange manages to get himself to full guard.
Assange looking for a sweep. Not yet Assange, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange working a defensive guard here.
Dama wants to pass the guard but Assange is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dama wants to control from the top but Assange keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Assange is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assange passes Dama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dama is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dama is trying to maintain the position but Assange is very close to passing his half guard.
Assange works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dama wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Assange.
Dama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Assange thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Assange prevents Dama from getting the reversal.
Assange throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Assange unloads with some shots from mount but Dama bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Genki Dama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dama suckers Assange into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Dama is now in Assange's guard!
Assange is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Assange keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.
Assange being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Genki Dama.
I think Dama 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genki Dama!
After winning the bout, Genki Dama 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eyeonly Fuckwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuckwell's entrance music is call to prayer. A fine choice. Manres has chosen Aqualung - Jethro Tull as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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194 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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187 lbs
25 - 26 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Eyeonly Fuckwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Fuckwell is predictable there
and Manres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manres keeps control of Fuckwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fuckwell working hard to break the clinch.
Fuckwell tries to break free but Manres pushes him back against the cage.
Manres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuckwell throws a series of punches but Manres avoids them all with ease.
Fuckwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eyeonly Fuckwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuckwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manres with a poor takedown
and Fuckwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fuckwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manres somewhat.
Fuckwell throws a hook but Manres blocks it.
Fuckwell jabs Manres to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuckwell lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Manres blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Manres.
Manres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuckwell throws a body punch but Manres moves out of range.
Fuckwell throws a head kick that misses
and Manres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fuckwell's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fuckwell wants to get back to his feet but Manres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuckwell is retaining full guard.
Fuckwell wants to stand but Manres is controlling the position.
Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuckwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuckwell keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.
Manres is fighting to break Fuckwell's control of his arms but Fuckwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Fuckwell keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manres shoots in for a takedown but Fuckwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eyeonly Fuckwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
Fuckwell throws a hook to the side of Manres's head but Manres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuckwell misses with a looping right.
Manres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuckwell as he jumps to the side.
Fuckwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manres at a distance.
Manres staying out of range there.
Fuckwell lands a front kick.
Fuckwell throws a head kick that misses.
Fuckwell misses the jab.
Manres fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuckwell misses with a left hand
and Manres counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuckwell scores with a jab to the head.
Fuckwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fuckwell lands with a good body shot.
Fuckwell jabs Manres right on the nose. Manres blinks but takes it well.
Manres fails with the takedown.
Fuckwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manres.
Fuckwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuckwell throws a hook but Manres avoids it easily.
Fuckwell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manres's head backwards.
Fuckwell throws a head kick that misses.
Fuckwell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manres shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Manres is looking to advance position but Fuckwell won't allow it.
Manres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manres trying to mount his opponent but Fuckwell defends it.
Fuckwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manres working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Manres stops Fuckwell from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuckwell is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bromance Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuckwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuckwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuckwell is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyeonly Fuckwell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fuckwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuckwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Fuckwell.
Eyeonly Fuckwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuckwell tests Manres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ludwig Manres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuckwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fuckwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manres blocks a head kick by Fuckwell.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuckwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fuckwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuckwell cracks Manres with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Fuckwell.
Fuckwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuckwell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manres takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Manres blocks a head kick by Fuckwell.
Manres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manres fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuckwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manres.
Manres misses with a takedown attempt - Fuckwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fuckwell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manres's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuckwell misses the jab.
Manres shoots in for a takedown but Fuckwell shows good takedown defense.
Eyeonly Fuckwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
Fuckwell throws a head kick but Manres moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manres checks a leg kick.
Manres decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manres is thwarting Fuckwell's attempts to control the position.
Fuckwell pushes Manres off looking to stand but Manres dives back in and keeps control.
Manres trying to control from half guard but Fuckwell is working away.
Fuckwell tries to get to full guard but Manres has control of the leg.
Manres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fuckwell trying to control but Manres postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fuckwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fuckwell.
Manres shoots in but Fuckwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fuckwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuckwell misses with a body shot.
Fuckwell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuckwell misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Fuckwell as Manres shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuckwell avoids the head kick by Manres.
Fuckwell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fuckwell looks to throw the jab but Manres is out of range.
Fuckwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Fuckwell. Beautiful body shot.
Manres takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fuckwell lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuckwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manres shoots and misses
and Fuckwell counters with a solid body kick.
Fuckwell misses with a wild body shot.
Manres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fuckwell pinned against the cage. Fuckwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyeonly Fuckwell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manres is defended easily by Fuckwell.
Fuckwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuckwell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fuckwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuckwell tries to sprawl out of it but Manres keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuckwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by Fuckwell. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuckwell throws a head kick but Manres moves out of range.
Fuckwell misses with a low kick.
Fuckwell swings for the body but Manres moves out of range.
Fuckwell misses with a body shot.
Fuckwell misses with a combination
and Manres counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manres.
Fuckwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manres tries to pull guard but Fuckwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Eyeonly Fuckwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
Fuckwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuckwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manres moves away.
Fuckwell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manres's head.
Manres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuckwell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuckwell. Manres does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres shoots for a takedown but Fuckwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eyeonly Fuckwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuckwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuckwell as he avoids it easily.
Fuckwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Manres moves out of range of the body kick.
Manres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuckwell.
Fuckwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fuckwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuckwell dips to his left and cracks Manres with an uppercut!
Fuckwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fuckwell throws a head kick that Manres semi-blocks.
Fuckwell stalks Manres and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manres's face. Manres staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuckwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manres manages to avoid it.
Fuckwell throws a head kick that misses.
Fuckwell misses with a body shot
and Manres counters with a left to the body.
Manres has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manres is defended easily by Fuckwell.
Manres fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuckwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manres manages to avoid it.
Fuckwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuckwell throws a right hand that Manres ducks under and follows up with a left that Manres also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuckwell thuds his right hand into Manres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manres looks for a takedown but Fuckwell sprawls well.
Fuckwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manres momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Fuckwell. No joy for Manres on that attempt.
Manres fails to land the takedown.
Fuckwell with a nice cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manres shoots in for a takedown but Fuckwell shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuckwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ludwig Manres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuckwell just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eyeonly Fuckwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuckwell, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eyeonly Fuckwell!
Eyeonly Fuckwell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Know this brothers, it is our duty to spread islam and rid the world of infidels, this is your duty as a Muslim, if it means having sex with farm yard animals....... We have sex with farm yard animals'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutu comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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30
176 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki throws a low kick but Ruutu avoids it.
Nyrkki tries to move into range but Ruutu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
Nyrkki misses with a body shot.
Ruutu lands a lovely overhand right.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruutu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nyrkki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nyrkki thumps Ruutu with a low kick.
Ruutu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruutu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruutu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nyrkki blocks a jab.
Ruutu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruutu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruutu scores with a jab to the head.
Nyrkki thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruutu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nyrkki. Nyrkki obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Ruutu misses.
Nyrkki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ruutu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyrkki with a nice cross.
Nyrkki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nyrkki lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Nyrkki does no damage.
Nyrkki has closed the distance and engaged Ruutu in a clinch.
Ruutu lands a nice elbow.
Nyrkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nyrkki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruutu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nyrkki avoids it.
Nyrkki throws a head punch that misses.
Ruutu blocks an elbow strike.
Nyrkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruutu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nyrkki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nyrkki's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Ruutu fails to land.
Ruutu pushes off an throws an elbow but Nyrkki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyrkki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nyrkki digs a right hand underneath Ruutu's ribcage. Ruutu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nyrkki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruutu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruutu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nyrkki scores with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruutu throws a head punch that misses.
Ruutu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruutu missing with knees to the body.
Ruutu throws an elbow but it misses.
Nyrkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruutu controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruutu.
Nyrkki is trying to break free.
Nyrkki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruutu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruutu 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.
That has opened up Kake Nyrkki's cut even more.
Ruutu is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki misses with a wild body shot.
Ruutu misses with an uppercut. Nyrkki saw that one coming.
Ruutu tries to keep at a distance but Nyrkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nyrkki dodges an elbow strike from Ruutu.
Nyrkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
Ruutu lands an elbow that stopped Nyrkki in his tracks for a moment.
Nyrkki tries a body shot but Ruutu blocks it.
Nyrkki tries to break the clinch but Ruutu is controlling the position.
Nyrkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nyrkki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyrkki.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ruutu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nyrkki's brow.
Nyrkki tries to throw a body punch but Ruutu avoids it by throwing Nyrkki back against the cage.
Ruutu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nyrkki has a couple of punches blocked by Ruutu.
Nyrkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruutu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyrkki gets underhooks to prevent Ruutu's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakke Ruutu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyrkki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruutu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruutu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nyrkki can pounce on him.
A jab from Ruutu misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruutu. That's going to slow Nyrkki down.
Nyrkki thows a body shot but no joy.
Nyrkki swings for the body but Ruutu moves out of range.
Good shot there by Ruutu.
Ruutu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruutu throws a hook but Nyrkki avoids it easily.
Nyrkki misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruutu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruutu throws a body kick that misses.
Ruutu lands a head kick!
The cut above Kake Nyrkki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruutu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruutu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nyrkki's head.
Ruutu wants to land a leg kick but Nyrkki is out of range.
Nyrkki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruutu.
A low kick from Nyrkki is predictable there
so Ruutu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nyrkki pulls Ruutu in to control the position.
Nyrkki pushes Ruutu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jakke Ruutu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyrkki lands a jab.
A slow jab from Ruutu misses its intended target.
Ruutu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruutu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruutu moves away from the strike by Nyrkki.
Ruutu misses with a low kick.
Nyrkki blocks a low kick nicely.
Nyrkki slips a straight right by Ruutu.
Nyrkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruutu's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki avoids the head kick by Ruutu.
Nyrkki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A good leg kick by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nyrkki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nyrkki punishes Ruutu's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruutu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nyrkki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruutu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki connects with a body shot.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruutu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nyrkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Ruutu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruutu prevents Nyrkki from getting back to his feet.
Ruutu stopping the sweep attempt from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruutu manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu wants to control but Nyrkki passes easily into half guard.
Nyrkki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ruutu!
Nyrkki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ruutu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nyrkki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nyrkki punching from mount but Ruutu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nyrkki content just to control the position here.
Nyrkki wants to control the pace but Ruutu is squirming around nicely.
Ruutu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nyrkki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nyrkki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kake Nyrkki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ruutu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nyrkki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruutu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nyrkki's head.
Nyrkki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nyrkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nyrkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nyrkki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nyrkki blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruutu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruutu tries to throw a body punch but Nyrkki avoids it by throwing Ruutu back against the cage.
Ruutu blocks a body shot from Nyrkki.
Ruutu misses with a punch to the body.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nyrkki tries to throw a body punch but Ruutu avoids it by throwing Nyrkki back against the cage.
Ruutu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
That's time! Ruutu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ruutu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Ruutu tenderised Nyrkki's leg. Nyrkki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nyrkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nyrkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruutu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruutu scores with a head kick.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick but Ruutu moved away.
Ruutu misses with a right hand
and Nyrkki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nyrkki throws a nice looking combination but Ruutu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyrkki looks to throw the jab but Ruutu is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu lands a nice hook to Nyrkki's body. Nyrkki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Ruutu.
Ruutu lands a left and a right that send Nyrkki crashing to the mat, dazed. Ruutu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nyrkki is rocked!
Nyrkki walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Nyrkki limp body while Ruutu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakke Ruutu!
Jakke Ruutu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Dappy - Good Intentions as his entrance music. Vlad Kersikov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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184 lbs
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192 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
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
McBrain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
McBrain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBrain stalling in the clinch but Kersikov improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McBrain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov 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.
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
A big right from McBrain misses.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBrain.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBrain needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
McBrain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBrain tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
McBrain looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through McBrain's defenses.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but McBrain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBrain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBrain with a jab.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
McBrain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
McBrain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBrain's hands.
McBrain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that McBrain was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and McBrain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
McBrain scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McBrain 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McBrain throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBrain backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
McBrain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but McBrain blocks with his arms.
McBrain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
McBrain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McBrain scores with a nice short uppercut.
McBrain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBrain.
Kersikov swings for the body but McBrain moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McBrain checks a leg kick.
McBrain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McBrain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but McBrain is just out of range.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into McBrain's ribs.
McBrain lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBrain.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
McBrain throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and McBrain only half commits.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but McBrain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBrain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBrain.
McBrain lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
McBrain misses with a hook.
McBrain misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind McBrain 's knee.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
McBrain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov with a hook.
McBrain is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Oh McBrain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McBrain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kersikov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks McBrain out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Kersikov!
Vlad Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siouxsie Banshees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banshees's entrance music is Cities in Dust. A fine choice. Tilthammer has chosen Autumn - Suffer the wild dogs 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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214 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
39 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Siouxsie Banshees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banshees swings for the body but Tilthammer moves out of range.
Banshees pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tilthammer is out of range and Banshees settles back down.
Banshees does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Banshees walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tilthammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banshees thows a body shot but no joy.
Banshees lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banshees tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banshees pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banshees tries to clinch but Tilthammer moves away
and Tilthammer counters with an outside 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!
Banshees on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tilthammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banshees stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tilthammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banshees takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tilthammer throws a series of punches but Banshees moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banshees misses with a body kick.
Banshees looks to throw the jab but Tilthammer is out of range.
Tilthammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banshees throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banshees gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tilthammer cracks Banshees with a nice body shot.
Banshees doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banshees manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banshees misses with an uppercut
and Tilthammer counters with a straight right hand.
Banshees throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banshees staying out of range there.
Tilthammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banshees.
Banshees buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tilthammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Tilthammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Banshees counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tilthammer 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.
Banshees misses with a low kick.
Tilthammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Banshees uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilthammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees throws a low kick but Tilthammer moves out of range easily.
Banshees throws a leg kick but Tilthammer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tilthammer misses with a double jab.
Tilthammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banshees lands a leg kick that knocks Tilthammer off balance momentarily.
Banshees lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tilthammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banshees has time to react.
Banshees looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tilthammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tilthammer misses with an uppercut. Banshees saw that one coming.
Banshees lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tilthammer misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banshees dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banshees throws a leg kick but Tilthammer checks it.
Tilthammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tilthammer lunges at Banshees with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banshees's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banshees closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tilthammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banshees tries a body shot but Tilthammer blocks it.
Banshees breaks the clinch.
Banshees misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tilthammer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tilthammer looks to throw the jab but Banshees is out of range.
Banshees misses the shot to the body.
Banshees missing with a left hand there. Tilthammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Tilthammer dominated that round.
That's time! Banshees's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tilthammer connects with an inside leg kick.
Siouxsie Banshees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tilthammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banshees walks into a jab.
Banshees motions for Tilthammer to come forward. Banshees throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banshees blocks a low kick nicely.
Tilthammer scores with a kick to the body.
Tilthammer 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.
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!
Tilthammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tilthammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Banshees wants to clinch up but Tilthammer keeps it at a distance.
Tilthammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tilthammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Banshees counters by clinching up.
Banshees breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banshees.
Banshees shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Banshees connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banshees takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tilthammer is looking to score with low kicks.
Banshees throws a leg kick
and Tilthammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banshees scores with a hook to the body. Tilthammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banshees is looking to wear down Tilthammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banshees looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banshees, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tilthammer keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer checks a low kick from Banshees.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick
and Banshees counters with a solid body kick.
Nice body kick from Banshees.
Felix Tilthammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banshees lands a head kick!
Banshees slips under a jab.
Banshees throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tilthammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banshees takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tilthammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banshees throws a leg kick
and Tilthammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banshees looks to score with a jab to the body but Tilthammer is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees misses with a left hand
and Tilthammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banshees shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tilthammer throws a sloppy head kick and Banshees moves out of range easily.
Tilthammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banshees misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Tilthammer.
Banshees moves away from the strike by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banshees checks a low kick from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tilthammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banshees was well out of range. Poor timing from Tilthammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer slips under a jab.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banshees ducks right into an uppercut from Tilthammer.
Banshees cracks the inside of Tilthammer's front leg.
Tilthammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banshees manages to avoid it.
Banshees steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banshees moves into the clinch.
Tilthammer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Banshees looking to throw knees to the head but Tilthammer is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banshees with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banshees misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Banshees.
A body shot lands from Banshees.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Tilthammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Banshees takes the fight into the clinch.
Banshees misses with a body punch.
Banshees lands a good knee to the midsection. Tilthammer won't want to take too many of those.
Banshees breaks from the clinch.
Banshees avoids a kick to the body.
Tilthammer throws a hook but Banshees blocks it.
Tilthammer lunges at Banshees with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banshees's hand.
Tilthammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tilthammer misses with a looping right.
Tilthammer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer scores with a shot to the body.
Banshees cracks the inside of Tilthammer's front leg.
Banshees misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tilthammer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banshees. Tilthammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banshees looks for the body kick but Tilthammer saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banshees.
Banshees thuds his shin into the meat of Tilthammer's side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tilthammer throws a big shot that misses.
Banshees looks to throw a body kick
and Tilthammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tilthammer, right into the meat.
Banshees checks a leg kick nicely.
Felix Tilthammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banshees throws out a leg kick but Tilthammer moves out of range and Banshees only half commits.
Banshees walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tilthammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tilthammer tests Banshees's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banshees.
A left lands for Tilthammer.
Banshees throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Banshees turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banshees showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws a right hand that Banshees ducks under and follows up with a left that Banshees also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees misses with a low kick.
Tilthammer throws a body punch but Banshees moves out of range.
Banshees wants to clinch.
Banshees steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banshees doesn't seem bothered though.
Banshees thuds a left hand into Tilthammer's body.
Siouxsie Banshees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tilthammer misses with a right hand
and Banshees counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banshees looks for the body kick but Tilthammer saw that one coming.
Banshees misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banshees misses with a leg kick
and Tilthammer counters with a low kick, right behind Banshees 's knee.
Banshees takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banshees throws a low kick but Tilthammer avoids it.
A head kick by Banshees misses
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tilthammer. That's going to slow Banshees down.
Tilthammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banshees tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banshees looks to land a right hand but Tilthammer moved out of range.
Banshees lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tilthammer throws a right and a left that Banshees avoids nicely.
Tilthammer scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Tilthammer.
I've got Tilthammer 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Tilthammer!
Post fight, Felix Tilthammer took to the microphone: 'Old mans strength, bitch.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ori Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luke Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Jokinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
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!
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Jokinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones works over Jokinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Luke Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jokinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luke Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jokinen lands the left hand.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jokinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jokinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jokinen is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones wants to control the pace but Jokinen is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Jokinen stumbling back into the cage.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones thows a body kick. Jokinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab from Jones.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Ori Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jokinen throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jokinen trying to control from the bottom.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jokinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Luke Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jokinen!
Jokinen dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
Jones trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jokinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jokinen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen wants to control but Jones postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jokinen is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jokinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jokinen is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones slows the pace down.
Ori Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control for a moment but Jokinen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jones not doing much here.
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Luke Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jokinen pulls Jones in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Luke Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
A cross from Jones lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jones!
A very excited looking Luke Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abreu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die for Metal. Takahashi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 暗殺者 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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174 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takahashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abreu scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takahashi throws a lazy body kick
and Abreu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abreu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abreu defends well.
Takahashi has momentary wrist control but Abreu slips an elbow through the middle.
Abreu trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu advances position into side control!
Abreu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Abreu trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
Takahashi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Takahashi is looking to control Abreu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takahashi avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu slows the pace down in half guard.
Takahashi is looking to control Abreu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takahashi avoid being mounted?
Takahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abreu trying to advance position but Takahashi counters by regaining guard.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Abreu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abreu postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Takahashi controls Abreu momentarily but Abreu frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ichiro Takahashi.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abreu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abreu is defended easily by Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Abreu is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abreu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Abreu - just one landing.
Takahashi scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abreu scores with the left hand. Takahashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Abreu connects with a single shot there.
Abreu throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Abreu.
Ichiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi takes one on the button.
Takahashi scores with a push kick.
A shot to the liver by Takahashi. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takahashi cracks Abreu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Abreu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abreu.
Abreu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Abreu throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cooper Abreu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Abreu swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi lunges at Abreu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abreu's hand.
Abreu cracks the inside of Takahashi's front leg.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abreu at a distance.
Abreu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takahashi's head backwards.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Abreu misses.
Abreu looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abreu wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooper Abreu is winning the standup battle so far.
Abreu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abreu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abreu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abreu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
Abreu throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu scores with a punch to the head.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abreu scores with the left hand. Takahashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Abreu keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Abreu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takahashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Abreu.
Abreu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abreu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takahashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Abreu avoids the damage to the body.
Takahashi looking to throw knees to the head but Abreu is blocking nicely.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abreu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abreu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abreu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Takahashi can't fight it off and eventually Abreu manages to take the fight to the floor. Takahashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Abreu from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abreu has passed into half guard!
Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abreu pulls his head out easily.
Abreu trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Abreu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
Takahashi is trying to maintain the position but Abreu is very close to passing his half guard.
Takahashi is staying active underneath Abreu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abreu lands a nice short elbow.
Abreu wants to take a breather but Takahashi is having none of it.
Abreu is stalling here. Takahashi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Abreu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takahashi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Takahashi tries to advance position but instead Abreu slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to control from Abreu's half guard. Abreu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Takahashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takahashi passes Abreu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Abreu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Cooper Abreu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Abreu cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Abreu walks into a jab.
Takahashi scores with a body shot.
Abreu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Abreu misses with a low kick.
Takahashi defending well as Abreu loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Abreu sprawls well. He's pushed Takahashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abreu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takahashi pushes Abreu up against the cage in a clinch.
Abreu blocking some punches.
Abreu tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abreu lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Abreu.
Takahashi trying to control the position but instead, Abreu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takahashi into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abreu.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abreu.
A short right from Abreu.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abreu pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abreu has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Abreu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takahashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abreu lands with a light punch inside.
Abreu working aggressively here.
Abreu misses with a punch on the inside.
Abreu looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi looking to throw knees to the head but Abreu is blocking nicely.
Takahashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Abreu avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Abreu misses with a punch to the body.
Abreu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Ichiro Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abreu throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Abreu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takahashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abreu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takahashi lands with a hook. Abreu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takahashi wants to slow Abreu down by chopping away at his legs.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Abreu saw that one coming.
Takahashi clinches.
Takahashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abreu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takahashi looking to stall.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abreu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abreu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi throws an elbow but it misses.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takahashi lands a damaging elbow.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Abreu's head.
Takahashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Abreu blocks it.
Abreu misses with some punches.
Takahashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abreu's defenses.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abreu controls his hands.
Takahashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abreu is defending well for now.
Takahashi stalling.
Takahashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abreu.
Takahashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abreu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abreu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
Nice body punch from Abreu.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi tries a knee to the head but Abreu blocks it.
Abreu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi lands a body punch.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abreu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takahashi is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abreu blocks an uppercut.
Abreu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abreu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takahashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abreu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichiro Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abreu 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Abreu!
After the fight, Cooper Abreu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by The Ramones / Blitzkrieg Bop. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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208 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws out a leg kick but Langerholc moves out of range and Speed only half commits.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speed throws a front kick aimed at Langerholc's knee but Langerholc avoids it well.
Nathan Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Speed coming out on top.
A slow jab from Speed misses its intended target.
Speed delivers a nice body kick.
Langerholc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speed looks to throw the jab but Langerholc is out of range.
A low kick from Speed misses
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Langerholc throws a big right hand that misses.
Speed controls Langerholc momentarily but Langerholc frees himself.
Langerholc is in close to Speed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speed has control of Langerholc's left arm, preventing Langerholc from doing any damage.
Langerholc throws a strike but Speed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Speed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Langerholc is trying to keep Speed in close.
Speed trying to control but Langerholc is working from the bottom.
Langerholc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws an elbow that misses. Langerholc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Speed's guard. Nice move by Langerholc!
Speed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Speed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Langerholc trying to control but Speed is working from the bottom.
Langerholc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Langerholc landing with the ground and pound.
Langerholc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Speed manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Langerholc has Speed in his guard.
Langerholc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Speed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Langerholc keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
Langerholc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Speed working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Speed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Langerholc keeps working.
Speed lands a few punches from side control.
Langerholc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Langerholc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed cracks Langerholc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Speed 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.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Langerholc avoids the head kick by Speed.
Langerholc blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Speed.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langerholc moves away.
Speed looks to throw a body kick
so Langerholc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Langerholc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Speed is trying to improve his position.
Speed wants to control but Langerholc postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davor Langerholc has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Speed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Langerholc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speed keeps working.
Langerholc moves into full mount!
Langerholc scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Langerholc jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Speed is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Speed and Langerholc has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Langerholc throwing strikes but Speed manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Langerholc takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langerholc wants to control but Speed postures up.
Langerholc sneaks back into half guard.
Langerholc is looking for a sweep. Speed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Speed is trying to control the action in half guard but Langerholc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Langerholc makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Langerholc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed wants to control from the top but Langerholc keeps moving.
Speed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Langerholc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Speed manages to get himself to full guard.
Langerholc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Langerholc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Langerholc throwing strikes from guard but Speed blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc distracts Speed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Langerholc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Langerholc working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Speed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Langerholc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Langerholc stands up over Speed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Speed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Langerholc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed looking to control.
Langerholc throws a strike but Speed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Langerholc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Speed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Speed misses with a hook.
Speed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Langerholc checks it well.
Speed misses with a kick to the body.
Speed lands a leg kick that knocks Langerholc off balance momentarily.
Speed throws a push kick but Langerholc slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Speed's head coaches at Datsik's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Langerholc moves out of range easily.
Speed misses with a kick to the body
and Langerholc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Langerholc.
Langerholc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Langerholc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Speed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Speed has escaped and now he's on top!
Speed stopping the sweep attempt from Langerholc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed postures up and lands a big shot to Langerholc's brow.
Langerholc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Speed wants to control from the top but Langerholc keeps moving.
Speed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Langerholc's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed trying to control but Langerholc is working from the bottom.
Langerholc has his feet on Speed's thighs here. He's pushed Speed off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Speed screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davor Langerholc!
An intense looking Davor Langerholc took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'One more murder to my account.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobieski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kto Cię Obroni Polsko. Jokinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen tries to keep at a distance but Sobieski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sobieski decides to pull guard.
Sobieski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sobieski tries to strike from the bottom.
Jokinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobieski is retaining full guard.
Sobieski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobieski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Sobieski tries to strike from the bottom.
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sobieski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobieski is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sobieski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Our spies down at at Athletic Advantage inform us that Jokinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sobieski trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen working for a triangle but Sobieski defends it easily.
Sobieski is pushing down on Jokinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jokinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobieski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobieski.
Jokinen trying to hold on to Sobieski's head to control him but Sobieski postures up.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobieski is working away from the top position though.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Sobieski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sobieski is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
Sobieski trying to mount his opponent but Jokinen defends it.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Sobieski has control of the leg.
Sobieski winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieski working Jokinen over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen is pressing down on Sobieski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sobieski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
Sobieski scores with a jab.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Sobieski moves out of range easily.
Otto Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sobieski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Sobieski misses with the ground and pound.
Jokinen defending against the ground and pound.
Sobieski throws an elbow but Jokinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jokinen some visible discomfort.
Sobieski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jokinen struggling a bit here.
Jokinen tries to buck Sobieski off but Sobieski is having none of it.
Jokinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sobieski's best efforts.
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well.
Sobieski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jan Sobieski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobieski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobieski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobieski slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobieski wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen is looking to control Sobieski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Jokinen gets back to full guard.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sobieski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Sobieski tries to pass.
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobieski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobieski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobieski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobieski chips away with some ground and pound.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobieski is aware though and is defending well.
Sobieski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen has his foot on Sobieski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobieski works his way back into a safe position though.
Sobieski throwing strikes but missing.
Sobieski throws a strike but Jokinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieski wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jokinen defends it easily.
Sobieski keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Sobieski jumps back.
Sobieski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Sobieski scores with a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieski defends well.
Sobieski throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobieski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobieski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobieski.
Jokinen controls Sobieski momentarily but Sobieski frees himself.
Sobieski trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Sobieski throwing strikes but missing.
Sobieski advances position into side control!
Jokinen tries to bench press Sobieski off him but Sobieski keeps the position.
Jokinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Otto Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Sobieski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sobieski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sobieski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
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!
Sobieski prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Sobieski is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sobieski lands strikes from half guard.
Jokinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sobieski moves into full mount! Jokinen won't be happy about that!
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski controlling from mount.
Sobieski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jokinen wants to control but Sobieski is having none of it.
Sobieski tries to control but Jokinen wriggling away.
Sobieski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jokinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to control the pace but Jokinen is squirming around nicely.
Sobieski is really struggling to control Jokinen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sobieski wants to control but Jokinen has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Sobieski keeps him under control.
Sobieski controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jan Sobieski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
and Sobieski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jokinen won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sobieski 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
Jan Sobieski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Eberhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
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225 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Priest!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Eberhard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Priest pinned against the cage. Priest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been informed that Eberhard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Eberhard blocks a leg kick.
Eberhard shoots in for a double leg but Priest sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Priest throws a body punch but Eberhard moves out of range.
Eberhard avoids the head kick by Priest.
Eberhard darts in looking for a takedown but Priest gets double underhooks and turns Eberhard into the cage.
Johnny Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Eberhard.
Priest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priest throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eberhard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priest lands a nice elbow.
Priest lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Priest stalling in the clinch.
Eberhard tries to throw a body punch but Priest avoids it by throwing Eberhard back against the cage.
Priest lands a hook that snaps the head of Eberhard backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest lands a left hand.
Priest can't find room to land a body shot as Eberhard controls the action.
Eberhard is trying to drag Priest to the mat but Priest just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Priest.
Priest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Eberhard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Priest is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eberhard is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Eberhard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Priest comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard has picked Priest up - he's going for a ride! Eberhard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Eberhard trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it.
Eberhard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Priest is staying active underneath Eberhard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eberhard throws a strike but Priest avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priest avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest has his hands on Eberhard's head, controlling the position.
Eberhard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Elias Eberhard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jab by Eberhard.
Eberhard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Priest counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Priest motions for Eberhard to come forward. Priest throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eberhard checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard dives in and grabs Priest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Priest pushes down on Eberhard's head and hops out.
Eberhard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Priest wants to land a leg kick but Eberhard is out of range.
Priest is looking to score with low kicks.
Eberhard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Priest as he jumps to the side.
Priest scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eberhard doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eberhard shoots in and drives through. Priest sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Priest is looking to clinch.
Priest catches Eberhard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Priest tries to clinch but Eberhard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Priest dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eberhard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Priest wants to improve his position but Eberhard is controlling well.
Eberhard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eberhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Eberhard throws a strike but Priest avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Priest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Eberhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard throws a big right hand that misses.
Priest has momentary wrist control but Eberhard slips an elbow through the middle.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Eberhard is proving a slippery customer.
Eberhard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Priest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eberhard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Priest pulls Eberhard in close to his closed guard and prevents Eberhard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eberhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eberhard trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Priest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberhard.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Eberhard throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard looking to sit in guard and control but Priest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Priest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eberhard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest trying to control but Eberhard is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest wants to stand and escape but instead Eberhard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberhard throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberhard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberhard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Priest avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Priest avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Eberhard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eberhard looking to pass the guard.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eberhard.
Eberhard scores with a sloppy right hand. Priest should have avoided that one.
Priest needs to keep his hands up - Eberhard had a free shot at his head there.
Eberhard walks into a stiff left hand from Priest.
Priest rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eberhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Eberhard avoids the elbow strike from Priest, against the cage.
Priest misses with a punch to the body.
Eberhard is working Priest over against the cage.
Priest lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Eberhard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priest lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard blocks an elbow strike from Priest.
Eberhard works on Priest's body with a couple of short punches.
Eberhard lands a takedown into guard.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is controlling Eberhard's posture.
Eberhard stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Eberhard lands a couple of digs.
Eberhard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Priest will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eberhard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eberhard looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberhard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eberhard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Priest trying to control the position.
Priest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberhard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Priest avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eberhard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Eberhard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eberhard with a nice head shot there.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Eberhard throws an elbow that misses. Priest uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eberhard's guard. Nice move by Priest!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberhard wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Eberhard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberhard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eberhard checks a low kick from Priest.
A big left from Eberhard misses.
Priest throws a leg kick
and Eberhard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Priest's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Eberhard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Priest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberhard.
Eberhard is fighting to break Priest's control of his arms but Priest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eberhard throwing strikes from guard but Priest blocks nicely.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eberhard is one step ahead there.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest controlling Eberhard's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Priest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eberhard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eberhard chips away with some ground and pound.
Eberhard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eberhard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eberhard won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Eberhard from controlling successfully.
Eberhard chips away with some ground and pound.
Eberhard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eberhard throws a big right hand that misses.
Eberhard trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eberhard wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberhard.
Eberhard stays in close to Priest's body and controls the position.
Priest has momentary wrist control but Eberhard slips an elbow through the middle.
Elias Eberhard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eberhard preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest can't keep his opponent in guard - Eberhard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eberhard wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Eberhard throws a hook but Priest blocks it.
Eberhard shoots in and bounces Priest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eberhard tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Priest trying to control the position.
Eberhard throws a strike but Priest rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Eberhard trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Eberhard wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard is looking to sweep but instead, Priest has passed into half guard.
Priest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnny Priest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Eberhard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eberhard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Priest puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Priest is trying to control. Eberhard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eberhard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is looking to pass Eberhard's guard but actually Eberhard recovers to full guard.
Eberhard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eberhard is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eberhard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest is pulling down on Eberhard's head to control his posture.
Eberhard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Priest works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Priest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberhard.
Eberhard throws a big elbow that misses.
Eberhard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eberhard is working Priest over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eberhard looking to sit in guard and control but Priest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Priest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Eberhard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eberhard 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Eberhard!
Elias Eberhard is the new heavyweight champion!
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