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WPFA I: The Alpha vs The King PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Un Real (ranked 3649 p4p, 338 weight class) and Mike McMonster (ranked 3662 p4p, 340 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Un Real!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike McMonster!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Real cracks McMonster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
Real avoids the body shot from McMonster.
An attempted straight right counter from Real misses the target.
Real slips a straight right by McMonster.
Real throwing a counter right hand but McMonster manages to avoid it.
McMonster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McMonster showed some decent athleticism there.
McMonster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
It looks like Un Real has been cut.
McMonster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McMonster drops an elbow to the side of Real's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from McMonster.
Un Real's cut is getting worse.
McMonster working over Real with some ground and pound. Real looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Un Real's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Un Real's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike McMonster!
Mike McMonster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simo Ahvenus (ranked 3081 p4p, 326 weight class) and Betrdanu Son (ranked 1896 p4p, 228 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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154 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Ahvenus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Betrdanu Son!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahvenus feints and as Son raises his hands in defense, Ahvenus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ahvenus with a nice head shot there.
Ahvenus is working Son over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Son working a defensive guard here.
Ahvenus 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.
Ahvenus distracts Son with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahvenus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Son looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Ferocious beast inform us that Son has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Son is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Son escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahvenus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahvenus scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son has momentary wrist control but Ahvenus slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahvenus works over Son with some ground and pound from guard.
Son working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahvenus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahvenus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Son is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Son's head.
Ahvenus pushing down on Son's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ahvenus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Son with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahvenus drops an elbow to the side of Son's head.
Son taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard.
Son taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard.
Ahvenus drops an elbow to the side of Son's head.
Ahvenus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Son trying to hold on to Ahvenus's head to control him but Ahvenus postures up.
Ahvenus working over Son with some ground and pound. Son looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahvenus lands a nice short elbow.
Ahvenus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahvenus lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahvenus lands a nice short elbow.
Son wants to improve his position but Ahvenus is controlling well.
Ahvenus working Son over with strikes.
Ahvenus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ahvenus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son has hold of Ahvenus's hands but Ahvenus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Son trying to hold on to Ahvenus's head to control him but Ahvenus postures up.
Son has hold of Ahvenus's hands but Ahvenus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahvenus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Son works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahvenus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Son's guard.
Son looking for submissions off his back.
Son looks winded!
Ahvenus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus 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.
Ahvenus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Son is trying to defend but Ahvenus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Son tries to kick Ahvenus off but Ahvenus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ahvenus lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahvenus trying to control the pace.
Ahvenus drops an elbow to the side of Son's head.
Ahvenus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.
Ahvenus working over Son with some ground and pound. Son looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Son is rocked!
Ahvenus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Son is still in real trouble! Can Ahvenus finish him?
Ahvenus scores with a big shot! Son's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Son! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Ahvenus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlin Scars (ranked 4351 p4p, 328 weight class) and Nacochata Nakashi (ranked 5861 p4p, 375 weight class). Marlin Scars has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlin Scars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nacochata Nakashi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakashi tries to clinch but Scars moves away
and Scars counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scars throws a series of strikes that have Nakashi backpedaling.
Nakashi throws a body kick that misses
and Scars counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scars controlling the action here.
Scars has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scars moves into full mount! Nakashi won't be happy about that!
Nakashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scars. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakashi looks winded!
Scars wants to take Nakashi's back here but Nakashi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Scars content just to control the position here.
Scars with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakashi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Scars.
We've been hearing good reports from Scars's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scars working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Scars tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scars can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakashi is looking to escape.
Scars throwing strikes here but Nakashi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scars controlling the pace for now.
Scars will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scars is landing with some decent strikes but Nakashi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Scars looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Scars connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scars is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nakashi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nakashi!
Nakashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Scars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlin Scars 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.
Scars drives through with a takedown into Nakashi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Scars stays in close to Nakashi's body and controls the position.
Scars trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scars controls the pace.
Scars is in close to Nakashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scars with a nice head shot there.
Nakashi is breathing heavily.
Scars is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scars seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nakashi for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scars plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scars counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakashi won't be happy with that.
Scars tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scars has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scars taking a breather here.
Scars is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scars is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nakashi is trying to escape and Scars transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nakashi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Scars! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marlin Scars!
An out of breath Marlin Scars thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Nacochata Nakashi stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finko Naikkorine (ranked 6114 p4p, 384 weight class) and Martian Manhunter (ranked 3282 p4p, 271 weight class). Naikkorine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mexico - The Dead Daisies. Manhunter has chosen My Name Is J'onn J'onzz as his entrance music. Finko Naikkorine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finko Naikkorine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martian Manhunter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naikkorine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manhunter as he jumps to the side.
Manhunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Naikkorine avoids nicely.
Manhunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naikkorine.
A cross from Manhunter lands.
Manhunter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhunter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naikkorine at a distance.
Manhunter misses with a body shot.
Manhunter throws a series of punches but Naikkorine avoids them all with ease.
Manhunter digs a good hook to Naikkorine's body.
Manhunter throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naikkorine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manhunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naikkorine was well out of range. Poor timing from Manhunter.
Manhunter misses the jab.
Manhunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Naikkorine on the side of the head.
Manhunter scores with a jab.
Manhunter connects with the punch.
Manhunter scores with a jab to the body.
Naikkorine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Naikkorine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhunter stuffs the takedown.
Naikkorine walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhunter thuds a left hand into Naikkorine's body.
Manhunter works over Naikkorine's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naikkorine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manhunter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naikkorine counters with a nice uppercut.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Naikkorine with a series of wild strikes but Naikkorine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manhunter misses with a double jab.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter looks winded!
Manhunter throws a combination. Naikkorine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Naikkorine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhunter.
It looked like Naikkorine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Naikkorine dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Naikkorine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naikkorine.
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Naikkorine staying out of range there.
Manhunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Naikkorine throwing a counter right hand but Manhunter manages to avoid it.
Manhunter gets caught flat footed, as Naikkorine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Naikkorine trying to control but Manhunter is working from the bottom.
Naikkorine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhunter wants to stand and escape but Naikkorine is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhunter throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Naikkorine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naikkorine passes Manhunter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naikkorine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhunter keeps working.
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.
Manhunter actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manhunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naikkorine backs up against the cage.
Naikkorine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Naikkorine shoots in but no luck this time.
Manhunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Naikkorine with a series of wild strikes but Naikkorine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martian Manhunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naikkorine has his takedown stuffed
and Manhunter counters with a three punch combo that has Naikkorine backing up. Naikkorine nods at Manhunter to acknowledge the strikes.
Manhunter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter leaves Naikkorine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Manhunter. Beautiful body shot.
Manhunter cracks Naikkorine with a good jab.
Manhunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manhunter lands a jab to Naikkorine's midsection.
Naikkorine darts in looking for a takedown but Manhunter gets double underhooks and turns Naikkorine into the cage.
Naikkorine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manhunter pinned against the cage. Manhunter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naikkorine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhunter closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Manhunter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhunter is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Manhunter.
Naikkorine tries to stall but Manhunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manhunter tries to break free but Naikkorine pushes him back against the cage.
Manhunter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manhunter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manhunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naikkorine is defending well for now.
Manhunter dodges an elbow strike from Naikkorine.
Manhunter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Manhunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manhunter just leaning against Naikkorine, taking a breather.
Naikkorine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manhunter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manhunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naikkorine in his tracks.
Finko Naikkorine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naikkorine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martian Manhunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manhunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naikkorine on the side of the head.
Manhunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Manhunter throws a one two combo.
Naikkorine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manhunter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manhunter duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martian Manhunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhunter 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
A victorious Martian Manhunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Koskinen (ranked 3161 p4p, 358 weight class) and Bolo Yueng (ranked 4064 p4p, 435 weight class). Yueng comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stranglehold- Ted Nugent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jani Koskinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jani Koskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yueng !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koskinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koskinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yueng looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yueng closes the distance and clinches up with Koskinen, looking for a takedown. Yueng pushes Koskinen against the cage but Koskinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Koskinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yueng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koskinen darts in and clinches Yueng up against the cage.
Koskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koskinen is leaning against Yueng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koskinen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koskinen presses Yueng against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yueng looks winded!
Koskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yueng backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koskinen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Koskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Koskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Yueng backwards.
Koskinen digs a right hand underneath Yueng 's ribcage. Yueng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koskinen lands a shot to the body.
Koskinen 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.
Koskinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yueng up against the cage.
Good body shot from Koskinen.
Koskinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Koskinen digs a right hand into Yueng 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yueng 's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koskinen.
Koskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Koskinen is pushing Yueng up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Koskinen as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Koskinen.
Koskinen is working Yueng over against the cage.
Koskinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yueng or not.
Koskinen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yueng backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Koskinen scores with the left hand. Yueng knows he should have avoided that one.
Koskinen scores with a hook to the body. Yueng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yueng get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Yueng stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Koskinen runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jani Koskinen!
A relieved looking Jani Koskinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ALex Waid (ranked 7217 p4p, 570 weight class) and Petyr Kruchevski (ranked 2606 p4p, 310 weight class). Kruchevski has chosen My Way by Limp Bizkit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. ALex Waid is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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199 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ALex Waid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petyr Kruchevski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruchevski is defended easily by Waid.
Waid fails with the takedown
and Kruchevski counters with a left to the body.
Kruchevski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Waid scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kruchevski manages to mount him!
Kruchevski lands a big shot there that rocks Waid but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kruchevski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kruchevski tries to control but Waid wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruchevski controlling the position easily from mount.
Kruchevski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Waid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kruchevski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waid is looking to escape.
Kruchevski thowing shots but they're missing.
Waid is squirming around, avoiding Kruchevski's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruchevski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kruchevski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waid is looking to escape.
Waid really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petyr Kruchevski dominated that round.
That's time! Waid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kruchevski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Waid defends it nicely.
Waid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Waid is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruchevski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Waid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waid is nestled in close to Kruchevski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruchevski is looking to control Waid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruchevski avoid being mounted?
Kruchevski manages to get to full guard.
Kruchevski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kruchevski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kruchevski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruchevski wants to sweep here but Waid controlling him for the moment.
Waid connects with a couple of short punches.
Waid throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruchevski controlling Waid's posture.
Kruchevski wants to stand but Waid is controlling the position.
Waid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kruchevski controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waid postures up.
Waid connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruchevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruchevski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Waid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kruchevski's head.
Kruchevski trying to control the position here.
Kruchevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waid is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruchevski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ALex Waid dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kruchevski shoots in but Waid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Waid with a poor takedown
and Kruchevski moves into the clinch.
Waid has Kruchevski pushed against the cage.
Waid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kruchevski is defending well.
Kruchevski stalling in the clinch.
Waid fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ALex Waid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruchevski keeps control of Waid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruchevski looking to stall.
Waid manages to break the clinch.
Waid shoots in and bounces Kruchevski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruchevski pulls Waid in to control the position.
Kruchevski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Waid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruchevski wants to get back to his feet but Waid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kruchevski trying to keep a closed guard but Waid is proving a slippery customer.
Waid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Waid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Waid stands up over Kruchevski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruchevski is trying to control the position but Waid postures up.
Waid looking to sit in guard and control but Kruchevski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Waid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kruchevski is controlling him.
Waid looking for a sweep. Not yet Waid, not yet.
Waid has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kruchevski has passed into side control.
Waid is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruchevski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kruchevski tries to advance to mount but Waid denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petyr Kruchevski.
I think Kruchevski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Petyr Kruchevski!
Petyr Kruchevski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Karhu (ranked 2075 p4p, 235 weight class) and Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 1458 p4p, 181 weight class). Fothergill is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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24
260 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fothergill misses with a left hand
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
Fothergill ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu lands a really nice looking cross but Fothergill seems unphased.
Fothergill has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
Fothergill takes a shot to the head.
Karhu scores with a shoulder strike.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karhu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fothergill misses the target.
A left lands for Karhu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Fothergill misses.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fothergill has time to react.
Fothergill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fothergill tries to counter with a clinch but Karhu shakes him off and moves away.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fothergill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Karhu walks into a straight right hand from Fothergill.
Karhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karhu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fothergill has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fothergill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fothergill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fothergill lands with a shot to the body.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fothergill throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Karhu lands with an uppercut that bounces Fothergill off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fothergill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karhu scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a body punch but Fothergill moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fothergill.
Fothergill looks to land a combination but Karhu avoids it well.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Fothergill.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fothergill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karhu lands with a nice combination. Fothergill backs away looking to recover.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fothergill.
Fothergill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Karhu misses its target.
Fothergill tries to clinch up
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Karhu. Those never looked like landing.
Fothergill throws out a counter right but Karhu avoids it with no problem.
Karhu catches Fothergill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fothergill throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu'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.
Fothergill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fothergill ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu connects with a body shot.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fothergill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karhu jabs at Fothergill's body.
Fothergill just misses with a punch to the body.
Fothergill misses with a straight left.
Karhu swings for the body but Fothergill moves out of range.
Karhu connects with a jab.
Fothergill misses with a body shot.
Karhu connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fothergill closes the distance and clinches.
Karhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fothergill.
Karhu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fothergill in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fothergill is looking to clinch.
Karhu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu connects with a right hand. Fothergill shakes it off.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fothergill misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Fothergill needs to keep his hands up - Karhu had a free shot at his head there.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Karhu lands with a shot to the body.
Karhu slips under a jab from Fothergill.
Karhu misses with a double jab.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Fothergill saw that one coming.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fothergill throws a head kick but Karhu moves out of range.
Fothergill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fothergill takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fothergill lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fothergill manages to avoid it.
Fothergill misses with an uppercut
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fothergill misses the shot to the body.
Fothergill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Fothergill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fothergill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Fothergill misses.
Karhu is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Fothergill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fothergill throws a nice looking combination but Karhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fothergill missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karhu clobbers Fothergill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu avoids the head kick by Fothergill.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fothergill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Karhu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fothergill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fothergill on the side of the head.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fothergill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Fothergill didn't see that one coming.
Fothergill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fothergill is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fothergill throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Fothergill manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fothergill is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fothergill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fothergill to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fothergill moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fothergill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karhu to score with a decent uppercut.
Karhu with a hook.
Fothergill lands with a slapping head kick.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fothergill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fothergill can do to turn this around?
Fothergill misses with a body shot.
Fothergill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Karhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fothergill misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimmy Fothergill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Karhu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fothergill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Fothergill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Karhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fothergill on the side of the head.
Karhu throws a hook but Fothergill avoids it easily.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Fothergill wants to counter with a clinch but Karhu pushes him away.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Fothergill is just out of range.
Fothergill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fothergill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fothergill ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
As Karhu backs off Fothergill throws a huge counter combo but Karhu manages to avoid it all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Sloppy strikes from Fothergill. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Karhu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Fothergill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Karhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karhu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jimmy Fothergill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks. Sithee.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Harengody (ranked 2304 p4p, 254 weight class) and Vitali Kozlovsky (ranked 196 p4p, 31 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
230 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Harengody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Kozlovsky!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlovsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kozlovsky wants to control from the top but Harengody keeps moving.
Harengody preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kozlovsky working some strikes from top position.
Kozlovsky works over Harengody with some ground and pound from guard.
Kozlovsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kozlovsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozlovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Harengody has wrist control.
Harengody is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlovsky throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harengody is on top in guard.
Kozlovsky wants to sweep here but Harengody controlling him for the moment.
Harengody throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozlovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kozlovsky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlovsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozlovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harengody trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harengody has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlovsky keeping moving, preventing Harengody from controlling successfully.
Kozlovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozlovsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kozlovsky has his hands on Harengody's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Harengody's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kozlovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kozlovsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harengody postures up in Kozlovsky's guard and throws a big left but Kozlovsky blocks it.
Kozlovsky wants to sweep here but Harengody controlling him for the moment.
Harengody stands and throws Kozlovsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kozlovsky dodges the ground and pound from Harengody.
Kozlovsky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harengody's best efforts.
Harengody not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kozlovsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlovsky is on top in guard.
Kozlovsky stops Harengody from standing up.
Kozlovsky connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kozlovsky dominated that round.
That's time! Harengody's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harengody swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kozlovsky.
Dale Harengody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harengody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kozlovsky.
Harengody was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harengody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harengody defends it well.
Kozlovsky shoots in but Harengody avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harengody is looking for a counter combo.
Kozlovsky misses with a takedown
and Harengody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dale Harengody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitali Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harengody feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kozlovskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kozlovsky is rocked!
Kozlovsky darts in looking for a takedown but Harengody gets double underhooks and turns Kozlovsky into the cage.
Vitali Kozlovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harengody steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Kozlovsky is out on his feet! Harengody sets himself and nearly takes Kozlovsky's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dale Harengody!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Simpson (ranked 1593 p4p, 197 weight class) and Lamont King (ranked 1521 p4p, 191 weight class). King has chosen King For A Day - Green Day as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamont King!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a hook but King blocks it.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King lands a jab to the head.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson staying out of range there.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King slips under a jab.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
King cracks Simpson with a good jab.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
Simpson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
A combination from King does no damage.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses the shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King throws a head kick that Simpson semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from King.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
King looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King cracks Simpson with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Simpson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont King dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Lamont King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King misses with a body shot
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King is rocked!
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simpson defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Simpson cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
King misses with a hook.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
King lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
King fails to land the takedown.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont King.
King misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King swinging wildly here.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from King misses.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
A head kick misses from King.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lamont King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
King misses the jab.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
King loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
King misses the jab.
Simpson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King goes for a double leg but Simpson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simpson continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with a straight left.
Simpson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King sprawling to the canvas! King rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Simpson finish him?!
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from King.
King walks straight into a right hand from Simpson - that's dropped him! Simpson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save King from any more punishment! King complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Richie Simpson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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