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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Justesen (ranked 2185 p4p, 261 weight class) and Dominick De Struicao (ranked 12567 p4p, 551 weight class). De Struicao has chosen Walk With Me In Hell as his entrance music. Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 170lb limit. Jonas Justesen came in at 171.7 and Dominick De Struicao came in at 172.0 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Justesen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominick De Struicao!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justesen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Struicao with the counter takedown but Justesen avoids it easily.
De Struicao throws a leg kick but Justesen checks it.
De Struicao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Struicao throws a sloppy head kick and Justesen moves out of range easily.
Justesen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Justesen connects with a body shot.
A jab from Justesen misses.
Justesen sets himself, and De Struicao steps forward looking for the clinch! Justesen avoids it this time.
Justesen with a jab.
De Struicao scores with a body shot.
Jonas Justesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Struicao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao tries to score with a low kick but Justesen moves his leg out of the way.
Justesen misses with a straight left.
De Struicao checks a leg kick.
De Struicao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Justesen defends it well.
De Struicao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Struicao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Struicao slips a jab from Justesen.
De Struicao staying out of range there.
A head kick from De Struicao lands but Justesen takes it in his stride.
Justesen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Struicao avoids the body shot from Justesen.
De Struicao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Struicao throws a body kick that misses
and Justesen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Justesen not doing much here.
Justesen prevents De Struicao from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justesen working De Struicao over with strikes.
Justesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Struicao defending well though.
De Struicao tries to get to full guard but Justesen has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Struicao defending well though.
De Struicao is pressing down on Justesen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Justesen postures up in De Struicao's guard and throws a big left but De Struicao blocks it.
Justesen content to stall in guard here.
Justesen won't allow De Struicao to sweep him here.
De Struicao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justesen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
De Struicao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justesen.
No joy there for De Struicao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justesen throws a leg kick that misses.
De Struicao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Justesen throws a body punch but De Struicao moves out of range.
Justesen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Struicao's head backwards.
De Struicao thumps Justesen with a low kick.
De Struicao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Justesen misses
and De Struicao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justesen.
De Struicao throws a counter combo.
Dominick De Struicao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justesen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justesen looks to throw the jab but De Struicao is out of range.
Justesen throws a looping overhand right but De Struicao ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Struicao tries to bum rush Justesen with a series of wild strikes but Justesen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justesen scores with a jab. De Struicao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Justesen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Struicao can do to turn this around?
Justesen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Despite the aggression on De Struicao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Struicao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Justesen feinted with a counter takedown.
Justesen throws out a loose jab but De Struicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Struicao staying out of range there.
Justesen cracks the inside of De Struicao's front leg.
Justesen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Struicao looks to land a body kick but Justesen moved away.
Justesen tries to counter with a takedown but De Struicao is quick to defend against it.
De Struicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Struicao throws a hook but Justesen avoids it easily.
Justesen throws a poor cross that misses
and De Struicao counters with a left and a right that stings Justesen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao throws out a loose jab but Justesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonas Justesen is winning the standup battle so far.
De Struicao connects with a leg kick. Justesen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Justesen tries to work over De Struicao's front leg with a kick but De Struicao checks it.
Some wild striking there from De Struicao.
Dominick De Struicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justesen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Struicao tries to avoid it but Justesen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Struicao to the ground. De Struicao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Struicao throws a body punch but Justesen moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Struicao, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Justesen.
Justesen scores with a hook to the body. De Struicao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Struicao looks to land a combination but Justesen avoids it well.
De Struicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justesen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominick De Struicao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
De Struicao throws a series of strikes that have Justesen backpedaling.
Justesen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Justesen closes the distance and clinches up with De Struicao, looking for a takedown. Justesen pushes De Struicao against the ropes but De Struicao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justesen swings away with a body shot that misses
letting De Struicao counter with a right hand.
Justesen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justesen throws a big shot that misses.
De Struicao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Justesen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Struicao manages to avoid it.
Justesen misses with a low kick as De Struicao jumps back.
De Struicao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao misses with the body kick
and Justesen counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Struicao won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justesen lands an elbow.
Justesen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Justesen working away.
De Struicao is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
De Struicao tries to buck Justesen off but Justesen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
De Struicao tries to improve position but can't.
Justesen working the head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Justesen is looking to take a break and control but De Struicao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Struicao wants to control but Justesen postures up.
De Struicao is trying to get back to half guard.
Justesen working away.
De Struicao is looking to regain half guard here but Justesen keeps moving and retains side control.
Justesen is working De Struicao over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Struicao wants to control but Justesen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Justesen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Justesen lands some shots froms side control.
De Struicao is rocked!
Justesen cracks De Struicao with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Justesen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! De Struicao is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Justesen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Justesen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dalton (ranked 2114 p4p, 256 weight class) and Daniel Harding (ranked 4599 p4p, 440 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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188 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Harding!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton moves out of range of the leg kick from Harding.
Harding has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dalton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton is looking to control Harding's arms but Harding gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dalton has his back to the ropes.
Harding scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dalton tries to work over Harding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harding throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Harding lands a hook that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Dalton breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Dalton.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalton.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Harding moved away.
Harding tries a quick counter leg kick but Dalton is wise to it.
Donk. Dalton catches Harding right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton tried to score with a low kick but Harding checks it.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding is looking to chop away at Dalton's legs.
Dalton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harding stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dalton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Harding.
Dalton connects with a nice looking jab.
Dalton misses with an uppercut.
Dalton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harding swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton misses with a hook
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harding jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Harding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dalton throws an off balance right hand
and Harding counters with a series of strikes. Dalton will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding misses with a straight right.
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding 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.
Dalton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harding misses with a left hand
and Dalton counters with a straight right hand.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dalton counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harding misses with a hook to the body
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harding.
Dalton tried to score with a low kick but Harding checks it.
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 Nick Dalton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Harding.
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Harding.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding manages to break the clinch.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harding doesn't seem bothered though.
Harding throws a looping overhand right but Dalton ducks down to avoid it.
Harding avoids the body shot from Dalton.
A clash of legs there as Harding blocks the low kick.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton throws a right hand that Harding ducks under and follows up with a left that Harding also avoids with ease.
Dalton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harding throws a lazy head kick
and Dalton counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton looks to land a combination but Harding avoids it well.
Harding throws a front kick aimed at Dalton's knee but Dalton avoids it well.
Harding swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dalton to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniel Harding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harding moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Harding misses with a kick to the body
and Dalton counters with a nice uppercut.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dalton misses the target.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dalton.
Harding has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dalton.
Dalton throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
Dalton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Dalton lands a nice shot that snaps Harding's head back.
Harding misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dalton connects with a body shot that sends Harding's belly button to the back.
Dalton connects with a solid leg kick.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
A punch combination from Dalton misses.
Harding has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harding drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harding stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Dalton throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Dalton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harding goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harding scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dalton dominated that second round.
That's time! Dalton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Dalton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Dalton misses
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Harding throws the left hand but Dalton avoids the punch easily.
Harding scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Harding steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Dalton tries to work over Harding's front leg with a kick but Harding checks it.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harding can do to turn this around?
Harding's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dalton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harding scrambles back to his feet.
Harding throws a head kick that misses.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Dalton's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harding, as that shot connected.
Dalton connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.
Harding lands a nice hook to Dalton's body. Dalton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harding takes a swing at Dalton's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Harding tenderised Dalton's leg. Dalton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Harding lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harding on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dalton. Dalton obviously looking to wear him down.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses
and Harding counters with a nice leg kick.
Harding thumps Dalton with a low kick.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Harding on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dalton if he has to take too many more of those.
Harding is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dalton rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding misses with the body kick
and Dalton counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding thuds his right hand into Dalton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harding misses with a straight right.
Dalton is looking to counter punch.
Dalton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harding looks for the body kick but Dalton saw that one coming.
Dalton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harding's hands.
Harding's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dalton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dalton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harding slips under a jab from Dalton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dalton, as that shot connected.
Dalton scores with a nice head shot.
Dalton blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dalton lands with a shot to the body.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Dalton lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Harding.
Well Dalton 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Nick Dalton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Ulvesson (ranked 21261 p4p, 166 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 2574 p4p, 112 weight class). Ulvesson's entrance music is Wolf Like Me - TV On The Radio. A fine choice. Ulf Ulvesson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neville Southall's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulf Ulvesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Southall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ulvesson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ulvesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ulvesson's guard.
Ulvesson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Southall is controlling him.
Ulvesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Southall postures up in Ulvesson's guard and throws a big left but Ulvesson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulvesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulvesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Ulvesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ulvesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulvesson wants to get back to his feet but Southall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Southall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ulvesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulvesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulvesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall postures up in Ulvesson's guard and throws a big left but Ulvesson blocks it.
Ulvesson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Southall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Southall throwing strikes from guard but Ulvesson blocks nicely.
Southall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ulvesson's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulvesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Southall throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ulvesson. No joy for Southall on that attempt.
Ulvesson swings widly with a right hand
and Southall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ulvesson is not content to let Southall control the position.
Southall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southall looks to land a strike but Ulvesson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ulvesson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ulvesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Southall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Southall shoots in but Ulvesson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southall throws a push kick but Ulvesson slaps the foot to one side.
Southall connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Ulf Ulvesson has been cut.
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Ulvesson tries for a takedown but Southall circles away easily
and Southall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ulvesson is rocked!
Ulvesson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Southall is fending him off so far but Ulvesson persists. Nope, Southall circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall moves out of range as Ulvesson strikes.
Southall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall throws a series of punches but Ulvesson avoids them all with ease.
Ulvesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Southall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neville Southall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ulvesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Southall is defended easily by Ulvesson.
Ulvesson is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Southall misses.
Ulvesson dives in and grabs Southall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Southall pushes down on Ulvesson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Ulvesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall throws a leg kick but Ulvesson moved away.
Ulvesson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Southall's waist but Southall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ulvesson off to one side.
Ulvesson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Southall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ulvesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Southall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Southall wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Southall misses with a leg kick.
Southall tries for a takedown but Ulvesson circles away easily
and Ulvesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Southall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ulf Ulvesson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ulvesson.
Ulf Ulvesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulvesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Southall.
Ulvesson blocks a leg kick.
Southall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulvesson goes for a double leg but Southall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Southall continues to drive forward.
Ulvesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Ulvesson tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Ulvesson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Ulvesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulvesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ulvesson's sensitive parts.
Ulvesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ulvesson throws a hook to the side of Southall's head but Southall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Southall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ulvesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southall throws the left hand but Ulvesson avoids the punch easily.
Ulvesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ulvesson looks to land a left hand but Southall moved out of range nicely.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Ulvesson moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulvesson defending well as Southall loads up on a big left hand.
Ulvesson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Southall sprawls and moves away.
Southall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Ulvesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southall looking to score a takedown here. Ulvesson is defending well but Southall drives through and ends up in Ulvesson's guard.
Neville Southall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Southall passes into half guard.
Southall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Southall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Southall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Neville Southall wins by unanimous decision!
Ulf Ulvesson spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bornholm (ranked 2204 p4p, 267 weight class) and IL PO (ranked 1926 p4p, 247 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying PO's choice of entrance music: Tai Chi Kickboxer. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
189 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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35
188 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Bornholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, IL PO!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bornholm feints and then cracks PO's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow PO down.
PO misses with a series of wild punches.
Bornholm throws a quick counter kick to the body but PO avoids it.
IL PO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PO scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bornholm avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bornholm.
PO throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Daniel Bornholm has been cut.
Donk. PO catches Bornholm right on the button with a cross.
Bornholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Bornholm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PO loads up on a big right hand but Bornholm slips the punch.
Bornholm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bornholm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bornholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PO manages to avoid it.
A big right from PO misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bornholm.
The crowd cheers as PO lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bornholm doesn't seem phased though.
PO throws a looping overhand right but Bornholm ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornholm explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from PO misses the target.
Bornholm throws a body kick that misses.
PO steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bornholm.
Bornholm lands a nice leg kick that just misses PO's sensitive parts.
PO walks into a stiff left hand from Bornholm.
Bornholm cracks the inside of PO's front leg.
A jab from PO misses.
PO scores with a jab to the body.
Bornholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PO looks to land a left hand but Bornholm moved out of range nicely.
Bornholm fires out a quick counter leg kick but PO just manages to avoid it.
Bornholm lands a leg kick that knocks PO off balance momentarily.
Bornholm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PO.
Bornholm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PO.
PO throws a hook but Bornholm avoids it easily.
PO swings widly with a right hand
and Bornholm makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. PO really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PO swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bornholm counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO misses with a hook.
PO misses with a left hand
and Bornholm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps PO thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for PO.
Bornholm throws a shot to the body.
PO might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
PO throws an ugly left hook that misses
and PO takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bornholm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed PO momentarily.
A punch combination from PO misses.
Jab from PO.
Bornholm feints and then cracks PO's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow PO down.
PO on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bornholm throws a leg kick which misses PO's front leg but catches the back leg as PO tries to avoid it.
Bornholm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PO throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bornholm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bornholm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and PO has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as PO checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bornholm slips under a jab.
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 Daniel Bornholm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
PO fails to land with a series of punches.
PO's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bornholm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent PO stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniel Bornholm is winning the standup battle so far.
PO avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornholm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
PO misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
PO with a jab.
PO misses with an uppercut
and Bornholm counters with a nice uppercut.
PO uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bornholm.
Bornholm scores with a body shot.
Bornholm wants to land a leg kick but PO is out of range.
PO misses with a hook to the body
and Bornholm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but PO might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bornholm has got the better of the exchanges.
Bornholm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed PO momentarily.
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!
Bornholm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of PO's head.
Bornholm moves out of range as PO strikes.
PO checks a leg kick.
PO takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by PO.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PO connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bornholm scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bornholm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PO.
PO lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bornholm circles away quickly and effectively.
PO blocks a head kick by Bornholm.
Bornholm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent PO stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from PO misses its intended target.
As PO backs away, Bornholm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
PO ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bornholm moves away.
Bornholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PO can do to turn this around?
Bornholm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
PO displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daniel Bornholm's cut is getting worse.
Bornholm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PO is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornholm.
Bornholm has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bornholm connects with a solid leg kick.
PO fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bornholm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to PO's calf.
Decent striking displayed by Bornholm there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bornholm manages to avoid it.
Bornholm thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on PO if he has to take too many more of those.
Bornholm lands with a straight right. PO didn't see that one coming.
PO lands a head shot.
Bornholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
PO lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bornholm connects with an inside leg kick.
Bornholm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bornholm throws a wild body kick that PO sees coming a mile off.
PO misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornholm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
PO misses with a wild body shot.
Bornholm throws a lazy body kick
and PO counters with a two punch combo.
PO misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bornholm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm's cut.
That's time! Bornholm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bornholm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bornholm with a jab.
PO throws a poor cross that misses
and Bornholm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PO throws a nice looking combination but Bornholm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
PO stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bornholm.
PO sizes up Bornholm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
PO looks to throw the jab but Bornholm is out of range.
PO 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bornholm.
Bornholm lands with a kick to the temple. PO shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bornholm thows a body kick. PO tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PO takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bornholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PO.
Bornholm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
PO misses with a low kick.
Bornholm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bornholm throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PO throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
PO doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
PO thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bornholm if he has to take too many more of those.
Bornholm throws a nice head kick!
Bornholm scores with a leg kick.
Bornholm throws a front kick aimed at PO's knee but PO avoids it well.
Bornholm thuds his right hand into PO's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bornholm.
A good leg kick by PO.
PO falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bornholm counters with a low kick, right behind PO 's knee.
PO swings and misses with a shot to the body
and PO takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Bornholm.
PO is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
PO drops his hands momentarily and Bornholm needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips PO just on the top of the head. PO drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in PO - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Bornholm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Ribeiro (ranked 1885 p4p, 234 weight class) and Blitz Wolfman (ranked 3740 p4p, 416 weight class). Ribeiro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ratos de Porao - Sofrer. 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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30
226 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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24
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexandre Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Wolfman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfman misses the target.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Wolfman ducked under it nicely.
Wolfman throws a big shot that misses.
Wolfman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolfman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ribeiro throws a shot to the body.
Wolfman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Wolfman walks into a stiff left hand from Ribeiro.
Blitz Wolfman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Wolfman moves out of range.
Wolfman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolfman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolfman misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ribeiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfman scores with a nice strike.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolfman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro has Wolfman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ribeiro lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ribeiro.
Wolfman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wolfman lands a body punch.
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Wolfman avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the ropes.
Wolfman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ribeiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfman backwards.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolfman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro blocks an elbow strike from Wolfman.
Ribeiro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wolfman prevents it.
Ribeiro blocks an uppercut.
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolfman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolfman misses with a looping right.
Wolfman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribeiro blocks the leg kick.
Wolfman scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Wolfman moves out of range.
Blitz Wolfman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Wolfman.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolfman's half guard.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but Wolfman defending well.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Wolfman is working away.
Ribeiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Wolfman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfman is holding on for now.
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 Alexandre Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good shot there by Wolfman.
Ribeiro takes one on the button.
Wolfman throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Wolfman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Wolfman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
A low kick from Wolfman misses
and Ribeiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
Wolfman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolfman connects with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Blitz Wolfman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfman throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolfman misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro walks into a straight right hand from Wolfman.
Good exchange - Ribeiro coming out on top.
Wolfman throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.
Wolfman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Ribeiro attempts a counter takedown but Wolfman avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Wolfman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfman scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ribeiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolfman scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Wolfman lands.
Ribeiro shoots in and bounces Wolfman off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfman is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolfman has wrist control.
Ribeiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ribeiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ribeiro wants to control but Wolfman is keeping him busy.
Wolfman is looking to reverse the position.
Wolfman dodges the ground and pound from Ribeiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blitz Wolfman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ribeiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolfman with a hook.
Wolfman misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro throws the left hand but Wolfman avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolfman connects with a leg kick. Ribeiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ribeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolfman can pounce on him.
Wolfman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolfman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolfman misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolfman motions for Ribeiro to come forward. Wolfman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfman misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro lands a jab to Wolfman's midsection.
Wolfman tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro loads up on a big right hand but Wolfman slips the punch.
Ribeiro slips under a jab from Wolfman.
Wolfman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolfman tries to work over Ribeiro's front leg with a kick but Ribeiro checks it.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Wolfman.
Wolfman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolfman is rocked!
Ribeiro lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Wolfman out cold! Wolfman is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandre Ribeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandre Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 2334 p4p, 272 weight class) and Andrei Vasilevskiy (ranked 3028 p4p, 337 weight class). Alexius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Country Boy Can Survive. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
180 lbs
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183 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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Vasilevskiy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilevskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vasilevskiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexius.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius misses with a low kick.
Vasilevskiy throws out a counter right but Alexius avoids it with no problem.
Vasilevskiy missing with a left hand there. Alexius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vasilevskiy.
Alexius throws a hook to the side of Vasilevskiy's head but Vasilevskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilevskiy flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexius steps away.
Alexius looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilevskiy is just out of range.
Alexius looks to land a combination but Vasilevskiy avoids it well.
Vasilevskiy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alexius lands a nice shot that snaps Vasilevskiy's head back.
Vasilevskiy has managed to clinch.
Alexius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vasilevskiy regains guard immediately.
Vasilevskiy pulls Alexius in close to prevent any damage.
Alexius controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilevskiy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alexius has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alexius prevents Vasilevskiy from improving his position.
Alexius controlling the action here.
Vasilevskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexius pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alexius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alexius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasilevskiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexius trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexius scores with a shot to the body.
Alexius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius lands with a shot to the body.
Bessarion Alexius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasilevskiy tries to work over Alexius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius 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.
Alexius looks for the body kick but Vasilevskiy saw that one coming.
Alexius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilevskiy.
Nice shot by Alexius.
Alexius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vasilevskiy's calf.
Vasilevskiy ducks under a wild hook from Alexius.
Alexius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alexius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexius misses the target.
Vasilevskiy walks into a left hand.
Vasilevskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alexius clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilevskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard but Alexius turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexius.
Still in the clinch, Vasilevskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius takes a shot to the head.
Alexius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasilevskiy jumps into guard, dragging Alexius to the mat.
Alexius 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.
Alexius is looking to stand up but Vasilevskiy won't let him.
Vasilevskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vasilevskiy's head.
Alexius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alexius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius 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.
Vasilevskiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexius preventing the sweep.
Alexius trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilevskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vasilevskiy looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilevskiy.
It seemed like Vasilevskiy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexius lands the left hand.
Vasilevskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexius fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vasilevskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexius.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard but Alexius stands there with Vasilevskiy around his waist. Vasilevskiy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilevskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexius manages to avoid it.
Alexius misses the shot to the body.
Alexius clinches up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexius.
Vasilevskiy gets underhooks to prevent Alexius's takedown attempt.
Vasilevskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexius gets through Vasilevskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexius is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexius.
Alexius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vasilevskiy is defending well.
Vasilevskiy tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
Alexius has Vasilevskiy pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Vasilevskiy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexius just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vasilevskiy is keeping busy.
Alexius is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasilevskiy gets an underhook and turns Alexius into the ropes.
Alexius presses Vasilevskiy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexius just leaning against Vasilevskiy, taking a breather.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Alexius forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Vasilevskiy stops a takedown attempt from Alexius.
Alexius lands with a light punch inside.
Vasilevskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexius lands a left hand.
Alexius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexius has Vasilevskiy pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alexius pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Vasilevskiy tumbling to the mat - Alexius dives into Vasilevskiy's guard.
Alexius stays in close to Vasilevskiy's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius trying to control but Vasilevskiy is working from the bottom.
Vasilevskiy wants to improve his position but instead Alexius has moved into half guard.
Vasilevskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilevskiy can do to turn this around?
Vasilevskiy wants to control but Alexius is keeping busy.
Alexius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vasilevskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Bessarion Alexius wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Bessarion Alexius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 3171 p4p, 140 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 1624 p4p, 76 weight class). Strålman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Kings. 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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24
138 lbs
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27
140 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marilson Coutinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strålman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coutinho counters with a left to the body.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strålman but Strålman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick
and Coutinho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strålman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strålman throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coutinho attempts a counter takedown but Strålman avoids it well and moves away.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coutinhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman lands a nice looking body shot.
Coutinho scores with a nice right hand.
Strålman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coutinho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Coutinho slips the punch.
Strålman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strålman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coutinho throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coutinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Strålman throws a hook but Coutinho blocks it.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coutinho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coutinho.
Strålman wants to slow Coutinho down by chopping away at his legs.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman delivers a nice body kick.
Coutinho jabs at Strålman's body.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Coutinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Coutinho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.
Strålman swings for the body but Coutinho moves out of range.
Strålman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coutinho misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coutinho throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. Coutinho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strålman lands a nice shot that snaps Coutinho's head back.
Coutinho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strålman. Strålman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strålman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coutinho.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coutinho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strålman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coutinho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strålman scrambles back to his feet.
Strålman misses with a leg kick.
Coutinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman jabs at Coutinho's body.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coutinho looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coutinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Coutinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Coutinho.
Jab by Strålman.
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by Coutinho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Coutinho checks the leg kick.
Coutinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coutinho blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Coutinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coutinho checks a leg kick.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coutinho thuds a left hand into Strålman's body.
Strålman misses with an uppercut
and Coutinho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coutinho is looking to wear down Strålman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coutinho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strålman finds it's way round the side to connect with Coutinho's head.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coutinho goes for a double leg but Strålman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Strålman continues to drive forward.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coutinho.
It looks like Coutinho has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jab, jab by Coutinho - just one landing.
Coutinho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strålman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman throws a push kick but Coutinho slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Strålman.
Coutinho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho preventing the sweep.
Coutinho wants to pass the guard but Strålman is keeping the position.
Coutinho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coutinho lands with a punch from half guard.
Strålman is looking for a sweep. Coutinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coutinho seems to be working for a kimura but Strålman defends the submission attempt.
Coutinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strålman wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coutinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strålman keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to pass the guard but Strålman is defending well.
Coutinho is trying to work for a kimura but Strålman is defending well.
Strålman is trying to maintain the position but Coutinho is very close to passing his half guard.
Coutinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strålman defending well though.
Coutinho prevents Strålman from standing back up.
Strålman tries to roll over but Coutinho keeps him under control.
Strålman is defending against the submission attempts here by Coutinho.
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 Marilson Coutinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Coutinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Coutinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coutinho tries to counter with a takedown but Strålman is quick to defend against it.
Coutinho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strålman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman misses with a low kick as Coutinho jumps back.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Coutinho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strålman's guard.
Coutinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coutinho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strålman dives on top into guard.
Strålman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coutinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strålman has managed to get both his arms back between Coutinho's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho working for a triangle but Strålman defends it easily.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coutinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strålman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strålman wants to get up but he can't break Coutinho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Coutinho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Strålman has passed into half guard!
Marilson Coutinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coutinho trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coutinho with the active half guard here but Strålman passes nicely into side control.
Strålman happy to just control the position for now.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strålman wants to stand but Coutinho is controlling his arm.
Strålman controls the position from side control.
Marilson Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coutinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coutinho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strålman is trying to control the action in half guard but Coutinho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coutinho punching from the bottom.
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strålman pulls his head out easily.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Coutinho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Anton Strålman 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 1397 p4p, 69 weight class) and Andre Clay (ranked 2968 p4p, 133 weight class). Brah's entrance music is Dropped by Smoke Serpent. A fine choice. Clay has chosen Believe as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
141 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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25
146 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgy Brah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Clay!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah thumps Clay with a low kick.
Clay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brah is defending against the submission attempts here by Clay.
Brah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clay moves into full mount! Brah won't be happy about that!
Clay landing shots from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay unloading with bombs!
Clay landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay with the ground and pound from mount.
Brah in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Clay controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Brah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brah sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Brah defends the submission attempt.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Clay sits in half guard.
Brah looking for submissions off his back.
Brah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Clay working over Brah with some ground and pound. Brah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brah moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay 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.
Brah misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Clay blocks the leg kick.
Clay moves away from the strike by Brah.
Brah looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brah.
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clay is able to avoid easily.
Brah throws an off balance right hand
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Clay misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clay's guard.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Clay wants to control the position but Brah says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brah is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay gets back to full guard.
Brah chips away with some ground and pound.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Brah wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay staying out of range there.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brah misses with a low kick as Clay jumps back.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Clay misses.
Brah swings widly with a right hand
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay avoids a kick to the body.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brah swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Brah's shoulder, as Brah tries to avoid the shot.
Brah throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clay doesn't seem bothered though.
Brah misses with a lunging right hand
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Brah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brah but Brah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Clay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clay slips a jab from Brah.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clay lands a head shot.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clay misses the jab.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Brah misses with a hook to the body
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay connects with a body shot that sends Brah's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Clay.
I think Clay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Andre Clay wins by unanimous decision!
Andre Clay very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Edgy Brah had this to say: 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Jacobs (ranked 2402 p4p, 110 weight class) and Quân Lê (ranked 1265 p4p, 64 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
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137 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayden Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Lê avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Lê.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lê closes the distance and clinches.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
Lê working aggressively here.
Jacobs takes a shot to the head.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê presses Jacobs against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê lands an uppercut.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Lê misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Lê has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
Jacobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lê has Jacobs pressed against the ropes, preventing Jacobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Jacobs is trying to push Lê away but Lê has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lê dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacobs. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Lê.
Lê cracks Jacobs with an open hand slap.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Lê.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobs has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jacobs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobs scores with a nice right hand.
Lê fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
Lê digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacobs in the body.
Jacobs throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobs lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jacobs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lê scores with a push kick.
Lê digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
A head kick misses from Lê.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê misses with a head kick.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Lê moves out of range.
Lê lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lê.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Lê lands.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Lê slips a jab from Jacobs.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lê throws a hook but Jacobs avoids it easily.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jayden Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Jacobs's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacobs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Lê let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Lê lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê rushes Jacobs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Lê has double underhooks.
Lê breaks from the clinch.
Lê lands a body shot.
Jacobs slips a jab from Lê.
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Lê throws out a counter right but Jacobs avoids it with no problem.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Jacobs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Nice shot by Lê.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lê moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lê lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jacobs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well,Jacobs is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lê circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Jacobs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab by Lê.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lê is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacobs with a body shot.
Lê has closed the distance and engaged Jacobs in a clinch.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobs is trying to break free.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
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!
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs takes one on the button.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacobs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobs tries to bum rush Lê with a series of wild strikes but Lê uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lê thumps Jacobs with a low kick.
Lê connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacobs takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jacobs jabs Lê right on the nose. Lê blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Jacobs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Lê bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lê lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
An inside leg kick lands from Lê.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lê scores with the left hand. Jacobs knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacobs swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lê moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lê circles away quickly and effectively.
Lê feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobs's calf.
Lê fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jayden Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Lê bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lê has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Quân Lê wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 2398 p4p, 267 weight class) and Antonio Salieri (ranked 1162 p4p, 134 weight class). Ribbler comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. Salieri has chosen DMX - Ain’t No Sunshine as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibbe Ribbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Salieri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Ribbler saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribbler misses the target.
Salieri lands with an overhand left.
Ribbler tries to clinch but Salieri moves out of range.
Ribbler defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribbler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribbler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribbler.
Ribbler slips under a jab.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salieri jabs Ribbler right on the nose. Ribbler blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Ribbler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salieri throws a right and a left that Ribbler avoids nicely.
Ribbler has Salieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Salieri working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Ribbler.
Ribbler lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ribbler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribbler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salieri backwards.
Salieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribbler working aggressively here.
Salieri can't break the clinch.
Ribbler wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salieri.
Ribbler throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri blocks an uppercut.
Ribbler tries to throw a body punch but Salieri avoids it by throwing Ribbler back against the ropes.
Ribbler stalling in the clinch but Salieri improves position.
Salieri looking to slow down the pace here.
Salieri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbler.
Ribbler tries to land knees in the clinch but Salieri avoids the damage to the body.
Salieri is trying to break free.
Ribbler managing to block the knees to the body from Salieri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salieri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ribbler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribbler scrambles back to his feet.
Ribbler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribbler is able to avoid easily.
Ribbler moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribbler's calf.
Salieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ribbler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribbler's head.
Salieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbler takes one to the side of the head.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salieri throws a low kick, looking for Ribbler's leg but Ribbler calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
Ribbler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Salieri misses
and Ribbler counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salieri.
Salieri swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribbler.
Ribbler is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Ribbler slips the punch.
It looked like Ribbler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salieri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribbler doesn't seem bothered though.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribbler blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Ribbler's leg. Ribbler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Ribbler ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri has a takedown stuffed.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbler.
A leg kick checked by Ribbler.
Salieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salieri lands with a cross.
Ribbler wants to clinch but Salieri slips to the side
and Salieri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribbler thinking.
Salieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribbler momentarily.
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbler can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
A short uppercut from Salieri.
Salieri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribbler.
Ribbler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Ribbler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri scores with a shot to the side of Ribbler's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribbler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Salieri tries to improve position but can't.
Ribbler with the ground and pound but Salieri regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ribbler wants to control but Salieri is keeping him busy.
Salieri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler trying to control but Salieri is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribbler throwing strikes but missing.
Salieri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ribbler is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri 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!
Salieri misses with a body shot.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Ibbe Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salieri misses the shot to the body.
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbler lands with a left to the head.
Salieri lands with a left to the head.
Ribbler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribbler tries to pull guard but Salieri won't allow it.
Salieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Salieri leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salieri.
Ribbler tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Ribbler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibbe Ribbler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ribbler lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribbler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salieri throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribbler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribbler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribbler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salieri misses with a right hand
and Ribbler counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ribbler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribbler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribbler darts in trying to clinch
and Salieri counters with a leg kick.
Salieri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribbler pushes Salieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ribbler throws a punch but it's blocked by Salieri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
Ribbler misses with the head strike.
Ribbler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Antonio Salieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribbler misses with some punches.
Ribbler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Salieri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbler.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Ribbler working aggressively here.
Ribbler avoids the elbow strike from Salieri, against the ropes.
Ribbler can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ribbler - that landed with a thud.
Ribbler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salieri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salieri throws a hook but Ribbler blocks it.
Ribbler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salieri scores with a shot to the body.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribbler throws a hook but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribbler momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salieri 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri wins by unanimous decision!
Antonio Salieri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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