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BHFC 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Lockdeath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kane Lockdeath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gump lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gump tries to control but Lockdeath wriggling away.
Gump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lockdeath is working to get back to half guard.
Gump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gump avoids the attempt from Lockdeath to control.
A nice elbow there by Gump.
Gump lands a nice shot to the head.
Gump with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gump prevents Lockdeath from getting the reversal.
Lockdeath wants to control but Gump is having none of it.
Lockdeath wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gump really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lockdeath. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gump controlling the position easily from mount.
Lockdeath really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gump controlling the position easily from mount.
Lockdeath tries to reverse the position but Gump maintains control.
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.
Lockdeath tries to lock up and control but Gump gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gump controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lockdeath really wants to buck Gump off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump lands with some strikes.
Gump landing strikes from the mount.
Lockdeath is desperately trying to improve his position but Gump has a good base and remains in mount.
Gump tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Gump has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Fowwest Gump just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lockdeath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gump throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lockdeath is defended easily by Gump.
Gump is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lockdeath's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdeath is trying to stand.
Gump controlling the pace.
Lockdeath wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockdeath is breathing heavily.
Gump wants to control but Lockdeath is keeping him busy.
Gump slows the pace down in half guard.
Gump lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fowwest Gump dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gump drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gump slows the pace down.
Gump trying to control the position but Lockdeath is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fowwest Gump.
Gump throws a jab when Lockdeath was well out of range.
Lockdeath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gump looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gump wants to control from the top but Lockdeath keeps moving.
Gump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockdeath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gump must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockdeath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gump scoring with some ground and pound.
Gump slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fowwest Gump.
Lockdeath takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lockdeath is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Lockdeath.
Lockdeath throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gump was covering up waiting for the punch and Lockdeath finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lockdeath trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gump has his feet on Lockdeath's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdeath misses with a takedown
and Gump counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lockdeath won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lockdeath tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lockdeath's face as Gump controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockdeath is not content to let Gump control the position.
Gump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gump trying to control the position but Lockdeath is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lockdeath's face as Gump controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fowwest Gump.
Lockdeath gets caught flat footed, as Gump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gump slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gump trying to control but Lockdeath is working from the bottom.
Lockdeath being controlled here, momentarily.
Gump wants to control from the top but Lockdeath keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fowwest Gump.
Gump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Gump does no damage.
Gump keeps the fight on the outside.
Lockdeath slips a straight right by Gump.
Fowwest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gump.
Lockdeath is trying to get back to half guard.
Gump cracks Lockdeath with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gump taking a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gump connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lockdeath some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fowwest Gump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lockdeath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gump scores with a takedown into Lockdeath's guard.
Lockdeath will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gump wants to control from the top but Lockdeath keeps moving.
Lockdeath can't keep his opponent in guard - Gump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gump wants to take a breather but Lockdeath is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fowwest Gump.
Gump closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gump wants to take a breather but Lockdeath is having none of it.
Gump is thwarting Lockdeath's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gump content to control rather than advance.
Lockdeath is pressing down on Gump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdeath keeping moving, preventing Gump from controlling successfully.
Gump is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fowwest Gump.
Lockdeath looks for a takedown but Gump sprawls well.
Gump feints and as Lockdeath raises his hands in defense, Gump changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gump passes Lockdeath's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lockdeath flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gump slows the pace down in half guard.
Gump trying to control from half guard but Lockdeath is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lockdeath wants to control but Gump is keeping busy.
Gump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fowwest Gump.
Gump stuffs the takedown.
That's four 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.
Gump shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gump showed some decent athleticism there.
Lockdeath wants to get back to his feet.
Gump content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fowwest Gump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gump 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fowwest Gump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoltan Jelencsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu comes to the cage accompanied by UFO - Doctor Doctor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoltan Jelencsik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jelencsik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velmu throws a sloppy head kick and Jelencsik moves out of range easily.
A combination from Velmu does no damage.
Velmu blocks a head kick by Jelencsik.
Jelencsik lands a big head kick that sends Velmu tumbling to the mat! Jelencsik takes a step backwards and waves Velmu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Velmu is rocked!
It looks like Jyrska Velmu has been cut.
Velmu has Jelencsik up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Velmu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jelencsik is trying to break the clinch but Velmu is controlling him.
Velmu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Velmu seems to have got his legs back now.
Velmu looking to secure an arm triangle but Jelencsik defends it well.
Jelencsik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velmu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jelencsik is in a horrible position here. Velmu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Velmu quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Velmu but it's paid off an Jelencsik is forced to tap! Nice work by Velmu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jyrska Velmu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bigwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Bigwood is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murilo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Bigwood!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bigwood pinned against the cage. Bigwood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Bigwood shows good takedown defense.
Bigwood throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bigwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bigwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Souza's head.
Bigwood misses with a few strikes there.
Souza avoids the head kick by Bigwood.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Bigwood lands a two punch combo.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bigwood's waist but Bigwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
Bigwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Bigwood both land. Nice combination.
Murilo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Bigwood.
Bigwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bigwood has managed to clinch.
Souza wants a takedown.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Souza as Bigwood tries to tie him up.
Bigwood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bigwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigwood is pressed up against the cage. Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bigwood down to the mat. Bigwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Bigwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bigwood moves into the clinch.
Bigwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bigwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Bigwood shows good takedown defense.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Bigwood lands a jab to the nose.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Bigwood tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bigwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Bigwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bigwood sprawls well. Bigwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bigwood, right into the meat.
Bigwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bigwood defends it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bigwood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Bigwood tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bigwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bigwood misses with a leg kick.
Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bigwood can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Bigwood which made him look bad.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Bigwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Bigwood.
Mark Bigwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bigwood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bigwood is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bigwood tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bigwood to the ground. Bigwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bigwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bigwood.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigwood pushes Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bigwood avoiding damage.
Bigwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Souza has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bigwood uses from the top position.
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bigwood is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigwood wants to stand but Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bigwood throws a sloppy strike and Souza has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bigwood is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murilo Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Westling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Milakaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Westling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Milakaii!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Westling lands in his opponent's guard.
Westling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Westling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Milakaii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Westling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Milakaii wants to stand and escape but Westling is having none of it.
Westling forces his way into half guard.
Westling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Westling takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Westling prevents Milakaii from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Westling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Westling is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Westling is nestled in close to Milakaii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Westling working the head and body with strikes.
Westling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Milakaii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Westling.
Westling seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Westling lands strikes from half guard.
Westling keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Westling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westling is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Milakaii can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Westling seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Milakaii taking some punishment here, with Westling in his half guard.
Well, if Westling is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricky Westling.
Milakaii misses with a takedown
so Westling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Milakaii looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Westling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Westling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Westling controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westling slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Milakaii.
Westling keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Westling 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricky Westling.
Milakaii with a poor takedown
and Westling counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Westling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westling passes Milakaii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Westling winds up and cracks Milakaii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Westling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Westling seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Westling 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.
Westling is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Westling 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.
Westling closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricky Westling.
Westling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Milakaii is trying to defend but Westling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ricky Westling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Westling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Westling stops Milakaii from getting back to his feet.
Westling is taking a breather. Milakaii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Westling seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Milakaii for as long as he can get away with.
Nice strikes from Westling there.
Westling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westling lands with a punch from half guard.
Milakaii is breathing heavily.
Westling moves nicely into side control.
Westling cracks Milakaii with a big right hand but Milakaii just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Westling is trying to get an arm triangle but Milakaii is defending well.
Westling controlling from side mount.
Westling has an Americana. Milakaii didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Westling is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Westling hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricky Westling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake Star has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drake Star!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krenshaw sprawls well initially but Star persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Star missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krenshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Star scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krenshaw tries to roll over but Star keeps him under control.
Star seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Star thows a huge punch but Krenshaw dodges it nicely.
Krenshaw is looking to control Star's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krenshaw avoid being mounted?
Krenshaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krenshaw is looking to control Star's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krenshaw avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Krenshaw.
Krenshaw gets caught flat footed, as Star shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Star trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krenshaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Star is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Krenshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.
Star is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Star lands a couple of digs.
Star must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krenshaw wants to sweep here but Star controlling him for the moment.
Star throwing strikes from guard but Krenshaw blocks nicely.
Star stands up over Krenshaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krenshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.
Star is in close to Krenshaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krenshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.
Star decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw with a hook.
Krenshaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Star. Star gets slowly back to his feet.
Star circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krenshaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Star shoots in looking for a takedown. Krenshaw tries to sprawl out of it but Star keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krenshaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Star looks gassed!
Krenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Krenshaw.
Star avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krenshaw is looking to clinch but Star is avoiding it.
Krenshaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Drake Star has been cut.
Krenshaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Star. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Star paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Krenshaw. That snapped Star's head back.
Krenshaw lands a nice hook to Star's body. Star takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krenshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Star moves out of range easily.
Star is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Star takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw lands with a straight right. Star didn't see that one coming.
Krenshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Star keeps the fight on the outside.
Krenshaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krenshaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That has opened up Drake Star's cut even more.
Krenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krenshaw lands with a straight right. Star didn't see that one coming.
Star takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krenshaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Star takes one on the button.
Star takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krenshaw throws a right and a left that Star avoids nicely.
Krenshaw connects with a right hand. Star shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krenshaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Krenshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Krenshaw.
Krenshaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The cut above Drake Star's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krenshaw lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krenshaw throws out the jab.
Krenshaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Star changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krenshaw tries to avoid it but Star manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krenshaw to the ground. Krenshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vay Krenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Star.
Krenshaw lands a right hook to the body.
Krenshaw throws out a powerful jab.
Krenshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Star looks for a takedown but Krenshaw sprawls well.
Krenshaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Star's head.
Krenshaw lands with a straight right. Star didn't see that one coming.
Star takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krenshaw, as that shot connected.
Star takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krenshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Star on the side of the head.
Krenshaw wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krenshaw punishes Star's body with a nice straight punch.
Star moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vay Krenshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Star's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krenshaw lands a nice shot that snaps Star's head back.
Krenshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Star stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krenshaw scores with a hook to the body. Star takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krenshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Krenshaw.
Vay Krenshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Krenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Star swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krenshaw catches Star with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vay Krenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Krenshaw scores with a four punch combination!
Star has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Star there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krenshaw throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Star blocks the leg kick.
Krenshaw lands the left hand.
Krenshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Krenshaw is trying to break the clinch but Star has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Star keeps control of Krenshaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krenshaw manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star won't allow Krenshaw to sweep him here.
Krenshaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Star can do to turn this around?
Star postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Star accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krenshaw is trying to keep Star in close.
Krenshaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krenshaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Star does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Star is looking to improve his position.
Krenshaw is trying to control. Star wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krenshaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Star is just riding it out for now. Krenshaw eventually gives up the hold.
Krenshaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Star is trying to stand.
Krenshaw works his foot free and advances to mount.
Krenshaw looking to control but Star is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Krenshaw.
Krenshaw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Star turns into him and now he's in Krenshaw's guard.
Krenshaw trying to strike off his back.
Krenshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krenshaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star is trying to stand up here but Krenshaw is controlling him well.
Krenshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Star knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krenshaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Star pushes Krenshaw off looking to stand but Krenshaw dives back in and keeps control.
Krenshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Star keeps working.
Krenshaw is pressing down on Star's thigh, looking to free his foot. Star is holding on for now.
Krenshaw is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vay Krenshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drake Star's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Krenshaw tries to clinch but Star moves out of range.
Krenshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Krenshaw throws a right hand that Star ducks under and follows up with a left that Star also avoids with ease.
A jab from Krenshaw misses.
Krenshaw looks to throw the jab but Star is out of range.
Krenshaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krenshaw misses the jab.
Star closes the distance and clinches up with Krenshaw, looking for a takedown. Star pushes Krenshaw against the cage but Krenshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krenshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Krenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Star circles away from the clinch attempt.
Star circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Star swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krenshaw tries to clinch up.
Drake Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krenshaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Krenshaw. That snapped Star's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krenshaw throws a solid leg kick but Star takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krenshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krenshaw but Krenshaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Star closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krenshaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krenshaw jabs Star right on the nose. Star blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Krenshaw.
Krenshaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krenshaw throws a leg kick but Star sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Star on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krenshaw moves in looking to clinch but Star pushes him off.
Krenshaw connects with a crisp jab.
Star blocks the body kick.
Krenshaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krenshaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Star.
Krenshaw connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krenshaw.
Krenshaw wants to clinch up but Star keeps it at a distance.
Krenshaw tries to clinch up but Star circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Krenshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Star gets the takedown into side control.
Star lands a nice forearm strike.
Star tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Krenshaw manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Star thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krenshaw's head.
Krenshaw is pressing down on Star's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krenshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Star throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krenshaw controls Star momentarily but Star frees himself.
Drake Star has got the better of the ground game so far.
Star stands and steps away. Krenshaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Star takes one to the side of the head.
Star shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krenshaw is trying to defend but Star finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krenshaw tries to roll over but Star keeps him under control.
Star throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krenshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Star.
Krenshaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Star throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krenshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krenshaw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Star wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw tries to control but Star wriggling away.
Krenshaw looking to ground and pound but Star is blocking nicely.
Krenshaw trying to control but Star is having none of it.
Krenshaw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Star can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Krenshaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vay Krenshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenshaw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Star turns into him and now he's in Krenshaw's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vay Krenshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krenshaw, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vay Krenshaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksanteri Polvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermanni Hesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polvi comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - Alexander The Great. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Good knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksanteri Polvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hermanni Hesse!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hesse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polvi pushes Hesse up against the cage in a clinch.
Polvi prevents Hesse from breaking the clinch.
Polvi tries a knee to the head but Hesse blocks it.
Polvi is pushing Hesse up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hesse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polvi.
Polvi landing knees to the body.
Hesse can't break the clinch.
Polvi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Polvi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Polvi scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Polvi obliges.
Hesse looks gassed!
Polvi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Polvi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Polvi connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hesse wants to get back to striking at distance but Polvi won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Polvi.
Polvi wants a takedown.
Polvi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hesse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polvi.
Polvi lands a knee to the head.
Polvi with a knee to the head.
Hesse takes a knee right on the jaw!
Polvi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hesse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hesse takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Polvi.
Polvi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hesse's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polvi landing knees to the head.
Polvi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hesse's face.
Hesse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Polvi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hesse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Polvi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Polvi has picked Hesse up - he's going for a ride! Polvi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Polvi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hesse is just riding it out for now. Polvi eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polvi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hesse to get to his feet.
Polvi shoots in but no luck this time.
Polvi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hesse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polvi closes the distance but Hesse moves to the side
and Hesse counters by moving into the clinch.
Polvi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Polvi looking to stall.
Hesse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hesse takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Hesse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Polvi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hesse blocks it with crossed arms.
Polvi tries a knee to the head but Hesse blocks it.
Hesse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Polvi with a knee to the head.
Hesse tries to circle away but Polvi has him pinned against the cage.
Hesse wants to break free but Polvi has control.
Polvi scores with a knee to the head.
Polvi keeps control of Hesse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hesse manages to break the clinch.
Polvi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hesse counters with a nice double leg into side control. Polvi won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polvi is trying to get back to his feet.
Hesse decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Polvi drives through and clinches with Hesse against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polvi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hesse working hard to break the clinch.
Hesse tries to throw a body punch but Polvi avoids it by throwing Hesse back against the cage.
Hesse gets underhooks to prevent Polvi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksanteri Polvi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polvi misses with a knee to the head.
Polvi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hesse jumps into guard, dragging Polvi to the mat.
Polvi wants to stand but Hesse is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hesse wants to get back to his feet but Polvi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hesse wants to sweep here but Polvi controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hesse wants to stand up but Polvi is controlling him.
Polvi stands and steps away. Hesse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Danga de danga de dang - Polvi scores with a four punch combination!
Polvi forces Hesse back against the cage and clinches.
Polvi connects with a knee to the head.
Polvi lands a nice elbow.
Polvi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hesse can't fight it off and eventually Polvi manages to take the fight to the floor. Hesse looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hesse is working an open guard so Polvi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polvi wants to clinch but Hesse slips to the side
and Hesse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hesse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hesse lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksanteri Polvi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Polvi tries to clinch up
and Hesse counters with a shoot takedown. Polvi fights it but they end up in guard.
Hesse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polvi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polvi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Polvi wants to get back to his feet but Hesse passes into half guard.
Hesse decides to stand up.
Polvi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hesse but Hesse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polvi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hesse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hesse throws a right and a left that Polvi avoids nicely.
Hesse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Polvi to the mat! Polvi manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polvi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Polvi wants to stand up but Hesse is controlling him.
Hesse throws a big right hand that misses.
Polvi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hesse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hesse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hesse working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Polvi's head.
Polvi wants to stand but Hesse is controlling the position.
Hesse is standing up over Polvi. Polvi looks to escape but Hesse dives into side control.
Hesse is putting a hurting on Polvi here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hesse trying to control the position but Polvi is working away.
Hesse stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Polvi wants to clinch.
Polvi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hesse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polvi rushes Hesse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hesse gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Polvi wants to stand and escape but Hesse is having none of it.
Hesse scoring with some ground and pound.
Polvi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Polvi wants to clinch up but Hesse keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polvi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hesse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polvi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hesse is fending him off so far but Polvi persists. Nope, Hesse circles away and we're back to standing.
Hesse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Polvi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polvi shoots in and drives through. Hesse sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksanteri Polvi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polvi tries to clinch but Hesse is having none of it.
Polvi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hesse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hesse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hesse stands and steps away. Polvi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hesse works over Polvi's head and body with a nice combination.
Polvi tries to clinch but Hesse moves away
and Hesse counters with a nice double leg into side control. Polvi won't be happy with that.
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!
Polvi tries to escape but Hesse is in control.
Hesse lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hesse tries to advance to mount but Polvi instead regains half guard.
Polvi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hesse wants to stand but Polvi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hesse wants to pass to mount but Polvi is defending the position.
Hermanni Hesse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polvi has one foot on Hesse's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Polvi pushes Hesse up against the cage in a clinch.
Hesse wants a takedown.
Polvi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Polvi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hesse's face.
Polvi landing knees to the body.
Hesse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polvi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hesse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hesse keeps the fight on the outside.
Aleksanteri Polvi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polvi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hesse counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Polvi's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hermanni Hesse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hesse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polvi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polvi tries to clinch but Hesse is having none of it.
Hesse circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hesse counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Polvi kicks Hesse off and gets back to his feet.
Hesse closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Polvi moves into range and clinches up with Hesse.
Polvi working Hesse over with knees to the body.
Polvi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Polvi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hesse wants a takedown but no success here.
Hesse wants to break free but Polvi has control.
Polvi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polvi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hesse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Polvi landing knees to the head.
Polvi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hesse tries to circle away but Polvi has him pinned against the cage.
Hesse wants to get back to striking at distance but Polvi won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hesse is pressed up against the cage. Polvi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hesse down to the mat. Hesse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Polvi tries to clinch but Hesse is having none of it.
Polvi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hesse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aleksanteri Polvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hesse misses with a double jab
and Polvi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Polvi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hesse passes Polvi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Polvi pushes Hesse off looking to stand but Hesse dives back in and keeps control.
Polvi trying to hold on to Hesse's head to control him but Hesse postures up.
Hesse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polvi is trying to stand back up but Hesse is controlling him
Hesse decides to stand up.
Hesse fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polvi fails with the takedown
and Hesse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Polvi wants to get back to his feet but Hesse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Polvi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polvi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hesse looking to sit in guard and control but Polvi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polvi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Polvi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hesse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Polvi, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polvi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hesse gets to his feet. Polvi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hesse fails with the takedown
and Polvi counters by moving into the clinch.
Polvi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Polvi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hesse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Polvi lands a good knee to the midsection. Hesse won't want to take too many of those.
Polvi with a knee to the head.
Polvi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hesse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hesse pulls Polvi into guard.
Hesse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polvi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polvi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hesse is looking to sweep but instead, Polvi has passed into half guard.
Polvi seems to be looking for submissions.
Polvi trying to control from Hesse's half guard. Hesse has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Polvi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hesse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Polvi has Hesse in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hesse connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hermanni Hesse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hesse 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hermanni Hesse!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Taylor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Carter!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Carter clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
Carter tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Carter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carter to the mat. Carter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
Taylor pushing down on Carter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carter trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Carter is doing well to control the position and prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Carter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor 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.
Taylor is looking for a kimura here.
Carter is concentrating on defense, preventing Taylor from advancing position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carter is trying to stand up here but Taylor is controlling him well.
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Carter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
Taylor wants to free his trapped foot but Carter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carter throws a one two combo.
It looks like Josh Taylor has been cut.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carter throws a leg kick but Taylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Carter lands a high kick!
A right-left combo lands from Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter lands a jab to the nose.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carter to the mat. Carter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter is pulling down on Taylor's head to control his posture.
Carter is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor stops Carter from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Carter managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter lands a jab-cross combination.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carter!
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter working hard to break the clinch.
Carter can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Carter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Taylor's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Carter sprawls well.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter moves into the clinch.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Carter punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter can't break the clinch.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carter is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carter is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Josh Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carter.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a good cross that connects.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters by clinching up.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Taylor prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Carter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter works over Taylor's head and body with a nice combination.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into rage.
Jab from Carter.
Carter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carter.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Carter.
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor letting Carter take a breather here.
Carter wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Taylor prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Carter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a one two combo.
Carter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter is trying to break free.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Taylor's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carter misses with a double jab.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Carter lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carter throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Carter leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carter moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Carter.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Carter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taylor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carter reaches up and holds on to Taylor to control the position.
Taylor is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carter shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Carter trying desperately to get to his feet.
Carter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor lands a big elbow.
Taylor won't let Carter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Josh Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor looking to secure an arm triangle but Carter defends it well.
Carter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Taylor. What's that going to do exactly?
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount.
Taylor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Carter swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Taylor looking for a guillotine from mount but Carter is having none of it.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor scoring with strikes but Carter is staying in there.
Taylor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carter hang on?
Carter manages to control the position for a moment.
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frank Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Taylor.
I think Carter 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Carter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sami Kuristaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuume Lohineva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lohineva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mc Nikke T - Jos Haluu saada on pakko antaa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kuume Lohineva enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kuristaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuume Lohineva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Lohineva blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuristaja.
Lohineva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lohineva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuristaja is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuristaja blocking the ground and pound.
Kuristaja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lohineva on the ground.
Kuristaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lohineva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kuristaja has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kuristaja!
Lohineva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuristaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuristaja is looking to stand up but Lohineva won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohineva working for a triangle but Kuristaja defends it easily.
Lohineva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuristaja defends well.
Kuristaja decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lohineva, up you get!
Lohineva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lohineva shoots in for a double leg but Kuristaja sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lohineva looks gassed!
Kuristaja drops Lohineva with a beautiful combination! Lohineva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuristaja is looking for the KO!
It looks like Kuume Lohineva has been cut.
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!
Lohineva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kuristaja.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuristaja throws a front kick that sends Lohineva stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kuristaja throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lohineva is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sami Kuristaja!
Sami Kuristaja retains his middleweight title!
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pop
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