BS:H 23 - New Deal PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larissa Carolina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frazer Claydon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frazer Claydon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Larissa Carolina's chin.

Carolina
vs
Claydon

170 cm
25
146 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larissa Carolina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frazer Claydon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claydon throws an off balance right hand

and Carolina counters with a takedown into side control.

Carolina working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Claydon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Carolina just misses with a punch to the body.
Claydon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claydon wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Claydon cracks Carolina with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Claydon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Carolina to stand back up!

Carolina is rocked!
Claydon throws a right hand that misses

and Carolina counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Carolina drops back, looking for a kneebar! Claydon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Claydon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Claydon!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Claydon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Carolina to his feet.
Carolina throws a right and a left that Claydon avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claydon misses with an uppercut
and Carolina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Claydon throws a poor cross that misses
and Carolina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Claydon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Carolina counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carolina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Claydon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carolina.
Carolina throwing strikes from guard but Claydon blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Claydon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Claydon throws an off balance right hand
and Carolina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Claydon thinking.
Claydon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Carolina counter with a right hand.
Carolina tries for a takedown but Claydon circles away easily

and Claydon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carolina! Claydon lets Carolina back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Carolina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolina scores with a three punch combo!
Carolina seems to have got his legs back now.
Claydon misses with a left hand
and Carolina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Claydon thinking.
Carolina misses with a right hand
and Claydon counters with a nice body shot.
Carolina is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carolina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Larissa Carolina will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick by Carolina misses
and Claydon counters with a huge right that knocks Carolina out cold! Claydon is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frazer Claydon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Itleri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and keke pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). keke pummel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Itleri
vs
pummel

181 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

180 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocko Itleri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, keke pummel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itleri shoots in but pummel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Itleri misses with a takedown attempt

and pummel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
pummel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Itleri is refusing to be controlled, as pummel sits in half guard.
pummel is controlling the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Itleri blocking the ground and pound attempt from pummel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
pummel is just content to waste time from the top position. Itleri takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
pummel controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

keke pummel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A combination from pummel does no damage.
pummel lands a nice shot to the body.
pummel throws out a powerful jab.
pummel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Itleri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. pummel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Itleri ducks right into an uppercut from pummel.
Some wild striking there from pummel.

pummel cracks Itleri with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. pummel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Itleri to stand back up!

Itleri is rocked!
Itleri tries to get into range but pummel steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Itleri! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! pummel scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). keke pummel!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Boyd Lucas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lucas
vs
Stevens

187 cm
19
223 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyd Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucas misses the target.
Stevens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.

Stevens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lucas gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucas is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Stevens trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

John Stevens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lucas misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lucas is looking to control Stevens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Lucas defends it.
Stevens stops Lucas from getting back to his feet.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucas is trying to control but can't.
Lucas is pressing down on Stevens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
Stevens throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Lucas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lucas misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Stevens counters with a single leg into guard. Lucas didn't expect that.
Stevens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Lucas keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens scoring with some ground and pound.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Stevens throwing strikes from guard but Lucas blocks nicely.
Lucas managing to control the position.
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lucas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucas misses with a right hand

and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lucas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stevens scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the action but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Stevens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas's head.
Stevens working Lucas over with strikes.
Lucas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lucas is controlling Stevens's trapped leg to prevent Stevens from advancing to side control.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens prevents Lucas from improving his position.
Lucas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Stevens 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.

Lucas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevens.
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyd Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucas avoids it really well and circles away.
Lucas misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Lucas misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucas misses with a combination

and Stevens counters with a takedown into side control.
Stevens wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.
Lucas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stevens lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas wants to control but Stevens postures up.
Stevens cracks Lucas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lucas is trying to control Stevens's posture but Stevens avoids it.
Stevens tries to stand but Lucas is controlling his head.
Stevens wants to control for a moment but Lucas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
John Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Stevens seems to be working for a kimura but Lucas defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lucas trying to control from the bottom.
Lucas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lucas 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.
Lucas is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Stevens distracts Lucas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Stevens postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lucas trying to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Stevens hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lucas misses the jab.
Lucas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucas looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.

Stevens scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas tries to hold on but Stevens pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A nice elbow there by Stevens.
Stevens tries to control but Lucas wriggling away.
Lucas is desperately trying to improve his position but Stevens has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucas wants to hold on but Stevens pushes him away.
Stevens content just to control the position here.
Stevens looking to control but Lucas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lucas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucas lands a nice looking body shot.
Lucas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lucas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevens was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucas.
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Lucas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Stevens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lucas sprawls well initially but Stevens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lucas tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Lucas is pressing down on Stevens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas managing to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Stevens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucas but Lucas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyd Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stevens.
Stevens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas circles away.
Lucas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucas.
Lucas throws a series of punches but Stevens moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Lucas. No joy for Stevens on that attempt.
John Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucas cracks Stevens with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Lucas misses.
Lucas is looking to wear down Stevens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lucas takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Lucas as Stevens shoots in.
Lucas throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Stevens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lucas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stevens is in Lucas's guard.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Stevens throws a strike but Lucas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lucas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevens's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas prevents Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lucas is controlling him.

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.
Stevens is looking to stand back up but Lucas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stevens.
Lucas is pressing down on Stevens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stevens is holding on for now.
Lucas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Lucas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevens 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Stevens!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Garcia

183 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

171 cm
23
169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a takedown

and Garcia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garcia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.

Garcia lands a takedown into guard.

Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia regains half guard.

Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Garcia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Garcia missing with punches from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia!

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.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Garcia.

Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Johnson prevents Garcia from standing back up.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia looks gassed!

Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Garcia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working away.

Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garcia is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Garcia 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.

Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson with a poor takedown

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Garcia scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Garcia is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.

Garcia is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Garcia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

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.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garcia trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garcia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marcelo Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.

Garcia working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.

Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.

Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.

Johnson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Garcia could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Johnson has cracked it and Garcia is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Johnson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rueso Bear Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bear Junior
vs
Lola

184 cm
20
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rueso Bear Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Bear Junior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bear Junior scores with a jab. Lola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bear Junior momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear Junior thows a body kick. Lola tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Bear Junior clinches up against the ropes.
Bear Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bear Junior lands with a light punch inside.
Lola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bear Junior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Bear Junior keeps control of Lola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lola blocks an uppercut.
Bear Junior is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bear Junior tries a knee to the head but Lola blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Bear Junior as the two fighters clinch.
Bear Junior working aggressively here.
Bear Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lola's efforts to push away.
Bear Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bear Junior lands a hook that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lola.
Lola is trying to break the clinch but Bear Junior has him pressed against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lola as Bear Junior tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola is trying to push Bear Junior away but Bear Junior has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lola is trying to break the clinch but Bear Junior has him pressed against the ropes.
Bear Junior stalling in the clinch but Lola improves position.
Bear Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Lola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bear Junior scores with a shoulder strike.
Bear Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bear Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bear Junior just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bear Junior lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bear Junior lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lola dodges an elbow strike from Bear Junior.
A short uppercut from Bear Junior.
Lola wants to get back to striking at distance but Bear Junior won't allow it.
Bear Junior misses with the head strike.
Bear Junior holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bear Junior throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bear Junior keeps control of Lola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bear Junior prevents Lola from breaking the clinch.
Lola can't break the clinch.
Bear Junior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lola looks gassed!
Bear Junior lands a two punch combo.
Lola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear Junior tries to clinch but Lola moves out of range.
Lola takes one on the button.
Don Lola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear Junior listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lola misses with a body punch
and Bear Junior counters with a two punch combo.
Lola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lola there as he acknowledges the shot.

Lola is rocked!
Lola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bear Junior counters with an inside leg kick.
Lola is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear Junior finish him?

Bear Junior has Lola up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lola seems to have recovered his senses.
Lola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bear Junior has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bear Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bear Junior scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bear Junior lands a right hand.
Bear Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Lola avoids the damage to the body.
Bear Junior is working Lola over against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lolas head.
Lola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bear Junior trying to control the position but instead, Lola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bear Junior into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lola is keeping busy.
Bear Junior lands an uppercut.
Bear Junior taking a breather.
Bear Junior is working Lola over against the ropes.
Lola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Bear Junior.
Lola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lola fails to pull guard.
Bear Junior misses with an elbow strike.
Bear Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bear Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Lola is blocking nicely.
Lola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rueso Bear Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Lola.
Lola blocks an elbow strike from Bear Junior.
Lola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bear Junior just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lola is trying to force a seperation but Bear Junior has the dominant position.
Lola working hard to break the clinch.
Lola avoiding damage as Bear Junior throws knees to the body.
Lola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bear Junior has him pressed against the ropes.
Lola working hard to break the clinch.
Bear Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Lola avoids the damage to the body.
Lola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bear Junior stalling the fight.
Bear Junior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bear Junior prevents Lola from breaking the clinch.
Lola is trying to break the clinch but Bear Junior has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Bear Junior scores with a shot to the side of Lola's head.
Bear Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rueso Bear Junior 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.

Lola takes a swing at Bear Junior's ribcage but misses.
Lola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bear Junior throws a one two combo.
Bear Junior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bear Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
Lola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bear Junior - the referee stops the clock and Lola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bear Junior. Lola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bear Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lola can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bear Junior clinches up with Lola and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bear Junior is stalling here.
Bear Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Bear Junior.
Bear Junior pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bear Junior.
Bear Junior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bear Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lola's efforts to push away.
Lola is breathing heavily.
Lola tries to circle away but Bear Junior has him pinned against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bear Junior.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Junior controlling the action here for a moment.
Lola is trying to break the clinch but Bear Junior is controlling him.
Bear Junior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bear Junior scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bear Junior throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bear Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Rueso Bear Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bear Junior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bear Junior lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bear Junior lands with a light punch inside.
Bear Junior manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bear Junior lands with a right to the head.
Bear Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lola avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior is trying to stall.
Lola is trying to break free.

Lola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lola.
Lola throws a sloppy body shot
and Bear Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Lola misses with a lunging right hand
and Bear Junior counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bear Junior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bear Junior punishes Lola's body with a nice straight punch.
Bear Junior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lola has time to react.
Bear Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Bear Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Lola sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Bear Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Bear Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bear Junior stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bear Junior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lolas head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior is trying to stall.
Bear Junior has Lola pressed against the ropes, preventing Lola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bear Junior works on Lola's body with a couple of short punches.
Bear Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bear Junior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bear Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bear Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bear Junior lands a nice uppercut.

Bear Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lola misses with a hook
and Bear Junior counters with a leg kick.
Bear Junior throws a series of strikes that have Lola backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Bear Junior.

Bear Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bear Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bear Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lola is keeping busy.
Bear Junior pressing his opponent against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bear Junior.

Bear Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bear Junior.
Lola throws a right hand that Bear Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Bear Junior also avoids with ease.
Bear Junior is looking to clinch.
Bear Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bear Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rueso Bear Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Bear Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear Junior with a hook.
Bear Junior scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lola takes a swing at Bear Junior's ribcage but misses.
Bear Junior feints and then cracks Lola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lola down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear Junior lands a right hook to the body.
Bear Junior jabs at Lola's body.
Bear Junior throws a good cross that connects.
Bear Junior lands a glancing blow to the side of Lola's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rueso Bear Junior dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bear Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lola misses with a lunging right hand
and Bear Junior counters with a one-two to the body.

Bear Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bear Junior is trying to stall.
Lola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bear Junior just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bear Junior just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lola wants to break free but Bear Junior has control.
Lola is trying to break the clinch but Bear Junior has him pressed against the ropes.
Lola wants to break free but Bear Junior has control.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bear Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Bear Junior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Bear Junior scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior is working Lola over against the ropes.
The referee calls for Bear Junior to work.
Lola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bear Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lola is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bear Junior works on Lola's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Lola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bear Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Lola decides to pull guard.
Lola keeping moving, preventing Bear Junior from controlling successfully.
Lola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lola pulls Bear Junior in to control the position.
Bear Junior trying to control but Lola is working from the bottom.
Rueso Bear Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Lola is trying to keep Bear Junior in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lola misses with a body shot

and Bear Junior moves into the clinch.
Bear Junior lands an uppercut.
Bear Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bear Junior stalling the fight.
Bear Junior pushes Lola back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bear Junior.
Lola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lola tries to break the clinch but Bear Junior is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior looking to slow down the pace here.
Lola fails to pull guard.
Rueso Bear Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Lola.
Lola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lola fails to pull guard.
Bear Junior keeps control of Lola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bear Junior lands a hook that snaps the head of Lola backwards.
Bear Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bear Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Lola is blocking nicely.
Bear Junior keeps control of Lola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lola fails to pull guard.
Bear Junior misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lola blocking some punches.
Bear Junior keeps control of Lola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Bear Junior - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lola tries to break the clinch but Bear Junior is controlling the position.
Lola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bear Junior lands a body shot.
Lola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bear Junior just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bear Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Don Lola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lola working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rueso Bear Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bear Junior, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueso Bear Junior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armas Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lillen Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paakku
vs
Eklund

180 cm
22
176 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lillen Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Paakku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paakku ducks right into an uppercut from Eklund.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paakku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eklund thows a leg kick but Paakku checks it
and Paakku counters with a left to the body.

Paakku moves into the clinch.
Eklund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eklund backwards.
Eklund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eklund looks gassed!
Eklund struggles to land a body shot inside as Paakku controls his hands.
Paakku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eklund prevents a body shot from Paakku.
Paakku lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paakku is working Eklund over against the ropes.
Paakku is working Eklund over against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
Paakku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Lillen Eklund has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Paakku on the inside.
Paakku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paakku lands a body punch.
A short right from Paakku on the inside.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eklund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
Paakku presses Eklund against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Paakku.
Paakku cracks Eklund with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paakku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eklund.
Paakku digs a right hand into Eklund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eklund's gas tank.
Paakku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eklund.
Paakku is working Eklund over against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paakku.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paakku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eklund backwards.
Paakku has a couple of punches blocked by Eklund.
A head punch on the inside from Paakku fails to land.
A short right from Paakku on the inside.
Eklund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paakku digs a right hand into Eklund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eklund's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku misses with a punch to the body.
Paakku working aggressively here.
Paakku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eklund.
Paakku can't find room to land a body shot as Eklund controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Paakku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eklund.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paakku.
Paakku misses with a body punch.
Paakku lands a right hand.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
Eklund blocks a body shot from Paakku.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku is leaning against Eklund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku cracks Eklund with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Paakku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paakku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paakku cracks Eklund with a nice body shot.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Paakku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku prevents Eklund from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Paakku on the inside.
Paakku cracks Eklund with a nice body shot.
Paakku pushes Eklund back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku lands a knee to the body.
Paakku cracks Eklund with a nice body shot.
Paakku digs a right hand into Eklund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eklund's gas tank.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eklund backwards.
Paakku tries a body shot but Eklund blocks it.
Eklund managing to block the knees to the body from Paakku.
Eklund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Eklund working hard to break the clinch.
Eklund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eklunds head.
Paakku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eklund is pushing Paakku up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paakku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eklund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eklund or not.
A head punch on the inside from Paakku fails to land.
Paakku lands with a right to the head.
Eklund wants to stall.
Paakku scores with a shot to the side of Eklund's head.
Good body shot from Paakku.
Eklund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paakku lands an elbow inside that Eklund shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paakku.
Paakku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Paakku.
Paakku lands an elbow that stopped Eklund in his tracks for a moment.
Paakku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eklund can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paakku is working Eklund over against the ropes.
Paakku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Eklund blocks a body shot from Paakku.
Paakku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armas Paakku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lillen Eklund's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Eklund looks to throw a body kick
and Paakku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eklund's knee momentarily.
Lillen Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paakku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paakku tries to clinch there but Eklund circles away.
Paakku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paakku tries to clinch up
and Eklund counters with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eklund.
Paakku throws a leg kick
and Eklund counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eklund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paakku is looking to clinch but Eklund is avoiding it.
Eklund catches Paakku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Eklund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paakku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku wants to clinch.
Eklund cracks Paakku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eklund lands a really nice looking cross but Paakku seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eklund.
Eklund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Paakku's front leg but catches the back leg as Paakku tries to avoid it.
Paakku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Eklund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paakku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paakku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund cracks Paakku with an open hand slap.
Paakku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A right-left combo lands from Eklund.
Eklund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paakku was well out of range. Poor timing from Eklund.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throws a jab when Paakku was well out of range.
Paakku tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Eklund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eklund misses with a kick to the body.
Eklund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paakku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Paakku forces Eklund back against the ropes and clinches.
Eklund is trying to push Paakku away but Paakku has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Paakku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eklund tries to circle away but Paakku has him pinned against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
Paakku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eklund's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paakku.
Paakku lands with a right to the head.
Paakku working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paakku as Eklund tries to tie him up.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku presses Eklund against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eklund's efforts to push away.
Paakku keeps control of Eklund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Paakku.
Paakku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armas Paakku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paakku working aggressively here.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Paakku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eklund.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku is leaning against Eklund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eklund.
Paakku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eklund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paakku has him pressed against the ropes.
Eklund tries to break free but Paakku pushes him back against the ropes.
Paakku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paakku pushes Eklund back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eklund or not.
A right hand to the body from Paakku.

Eklund breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Paakku misses.
Eklund punishes Paakku's body with a nice straight punch.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.

Paakku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paakku prevents Eklund from breaking the clinch.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakku misses with some punches.
Paakku lands a nice uppercut.
Eklund swings wildly with an uppercut but Paakku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paakku lands a right hand.
Paakku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eklund is trying to break the clinch but Paakku has him pressed against the ropes.
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Armas Paakku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lillen Eklund's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Paakku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Eklund misses.
Eklund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eklund checks a leg kick.
Eklund motions for Paakku to come forward. Eklund throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paakku tries to clinch up
letting Eklund counter with a right hand.
Paakku moves out of range as Eklund throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Eklund. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paakku misses the shot to the body.
Eklund throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paakku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paakku misses with a low kick.
Eklund throws a body kick the misses

and Paakku counters by clinching up.
Paakku tries to work over Eklund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eklund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paakku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eklund's elbow.
Paakku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eklund's efforts to push away.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku tries to work over Eklund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paakku misses with a body punch.
Eklund takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eklund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eklund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paakku tries to work over Eklund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paakku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eklund is looking to break free of the clinch but Paakku has double underhooks.
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eklund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Eklund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paakku thows a leg kick but Eklund checks it
and Eklund counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eklund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paakku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eklund.
Paakku tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Eklund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paakku tries to clinch up
and Eklund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paakku moves to clinch but Eklund breaks away
and Eklund counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Paakku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paakku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paakku misses with an elbow over the top.

Eklund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paakku is looking to clinch but Eklund is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku is looking to clinch but Eklund is avoiding it.
Paakku misses with a body punch
and Eklund counters with a stiff right hand.
Paakku lunges at Eklund with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eklund's hand.
Eklund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paakku tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paakku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eklund. Eklund obviously looking to wear him down.
Paakku looks to clinch
and Eklund counters with a stiff right hand.
Paakku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eklund.
Paakku wants to clinch
enabling Eklund to counter with a crisp jab.
Paakku tries to close the distance and clinch but Eklund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eklund. That's going to slow Paakku down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eklund!
Eklund throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Paakku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paakku.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eklund can't break the clinch.

Eklund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paakku tries to close the distance and clinch but Eklund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eklund keeps the fight on the outside.
Paakku wants to clinch.
Lillen Eklund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eklund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paakku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armas Paakku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paakku tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Eklund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Paakku moves out of range easily.
Paakku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paakku tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Eklund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eklund throws a leg kick
and Paakku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paakku works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lillen Eklund.
I think Paakku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Paakku!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The rolling stones - Under my thumb. The key to victory for Robert Mules has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mules
vs
Tilthammer

183 cm
24
192 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

183 cm
28
200 lbs
16 - 5 - 3

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Mules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mules throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tilthammer on the side of the head.
Mules swings widly with a right hand

and Tilthammer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mules wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Mules has an active guard here but Tilthammer has managed to pass into half guard.
Tilthammer is thwarting Mules's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mules tries to roll over but Tilthammer keeps him under control.
Mules trying to hold on to Tilthammer's head to control him but Tilthammer postures up.

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.
Mules tries to kick Tilthammer off but Tilthammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Robert Mules just wasn't active enough.
Mules lands with an uppercut that bounces Tilthammer off the ropes and back into rage.
Mules swings widly with a right hand

and Tilthammer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mules's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mules tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mules wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tilthammer is now in half guard.
Mules moves into full guard.
Tilthammer wants to pass the guard but Mules is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mules looking to control.
Tilthammer prevents Mules from getting back to his feet.
Mules wants to sweep here but Tilthammer controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tilthammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tilthammer gets a clinch.
Mules lands a right hand.
Tilthammer works on Mules's body with a couple of short punches.
Mules wants to stall.
Mules tries to break the clinch but Tilthammer is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Tilthammer.
Stalling in the clinch from Tilthammer.

Mules breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mules throws a right hand that misses

and Tilthammer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tilthammer cracks Mules with a nice body shot.
Mules blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tilthammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mules uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tilthammer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer just leaning against Mules, taking a breather.
Tilthammer is working Mules over against the ropes.
Tilthammer is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henry Tilthammer.
Mules throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tilthammer lands with a right hand.
Tilthammer connects with a leg kick. Mules looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Tilthammer has Mules up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tilthammer keeps control of Mules as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mules pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mules throws a right hand that misses
and Tilthammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Tilthammer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tilthammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tilthammer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mules lands a nice hook to Tilthammer's body. Tilthammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tilthammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Mules does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Tilthammer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mules misses with a double jab
and Tilthammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mules throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mules misses with a shot to the body
and Tilthammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Mules misses with an uppercut
and Tilthammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Tilthammer is looking to score with low kicks.
Mules tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Mules misses
and Tilthammer counters with a low kick, right behind Mules 's knee.
Tilthammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robert Mules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tilthammer pushes Mules up against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mules is trying to maintain a safe position but Tilthammer gets an underhook and turns Mules into the ropes.
Mules wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mules wants to get back to striking at distance but Tilthammer won't allow it.
Tilthammer cracks Mules with a nice body shot.
Tilthammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tilthammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tilthammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tilthammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mules tries to work over Tilthammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tilthammer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Robert Mules has been cut.
Tilthammer lands a knee to the body.
Tilthammer lands an uppercut.
Tilthammer lands an elbow inside.
Tilthammer trying to control the position but instead, Mules has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tilthammer into the ropes.
Tilthammer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mules tries to break free but Tilthammer pushes him back against the ropes.
Mules has a couple of punches blocked by Tilthammer.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mules throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer looking to throw knees to the head but Mules is blocking nicely.
Mules is trying to maintain a safe position but Tilthammer gets an underhook and turns Mules into the ropes.
Tilthammer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mules wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tilthammer has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tilthammer throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tilthammer lands a nice uppercut.

Mules breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mules throws a combination that misses
and Tilthammer counters with a big head kick but Mules shrugs it off.
Mules throws a poor cross that misses
and Tilthammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Mules scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tilthammer in his tracks.
Tilthammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tilthammer ducks right into an uppercut from Mules.
Mules misses with a lunging right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Tilthammer cracks the inside of Mules's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, jab by Mules - just one landing.
Robert Mules is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mules throws a leg kick that is checked

and Tilthammer moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tilthammer is leaning against Mules and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tilthammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Mules's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tilthammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tilthammer blocks a jab.
Tilthammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mules punishes Tilthammer's body with a nice straight punch.
Mules uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tilthammer has time to react.
Mules scores with a nice body kick.
A combination from Mules does no damage.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mules fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab by Mules.
Mules misses with a lunging right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a good low kick that Mules was not able to check.
Mules thows a leg kick but Tilthammer checks it

and Tilthammer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer trying to control the position but instead, Mules has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tilthammer into the ropes.
Tilthammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mules uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer tries to work over Mules's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tilthammer blocking some punches.
Mules is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tilthammer trying to land knees to the body.
Tilthammer throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mules blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Mules escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mules throws an off balance right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a good low kick that Mules was not able to check.
Mules scores with a hook.
Tilthammer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mules throws a combination that misses
and Tilthammer counters with a low kick, right behind Mules 's knee.
Mules swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tilthammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Mules throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tilthammer counters with a good low kick that Mules was not able to check.
Robert Mules has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Tilthammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer scores with a head kick. Mules tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tilthammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tilthammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mules.
Robert Mules is winning the standup battle so far.
Tilthammer misses with a leg kick
and Tilthammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tilthammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mules.
Mules dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tilthammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mules throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tilthammer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tilthammer.
Mules wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henry Tilthammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mules is trying to break free.
Tilthammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mules is trying to break the clinch but Tilthammer is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mules tries to stall but Tilthammer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands with a light punch inside.
Tilthammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mules.
Mules lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

Mules breaks from the clinch.
Mules cracks Tilthammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mules attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mules looks to score with a jab to the body but Tilthammer is just out of range.
Mules misses with a series of wild punches.
Mules throws a poor cross that misses
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mules swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mules blocks a leg kick.
Mules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mules works over Tilthammer's head and body with a nice combination.
Mules bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tilthammer motions for Mules to come forward. Tilthammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mules thows a leg kick but Tilthammer checks it
and Tilthammer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mules's knee momentarily.
Tilthammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mules throws a lazy body kick
and Tilthammer counters with a nice body shot.
Tilthammer tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Mules does no damage.
Mules throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mules swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tilthammer throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mules showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tilthammer 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tilthammer!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen Beginning of the End as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bombada
vs
Collins

183 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
175 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bombada throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Collins misses.
Bombada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bombada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Collins scrambles back to his feet.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bombada counters with a two punch combo.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Bombada counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Bombada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Bombada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bombada counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Collins badly! He tries to strike back but Bombada puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Collins out cold! Oh man, Collins will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Champ Bombada!

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energy
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Ligachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos has chosen Blur - Song 2 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ligachev
vs
Ramos

172 cm
23
151 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

180 cm
23
154 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Ligachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ligachev throws a low kick but Ramos avoids it.
Ligachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ligachev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ligachev scrambles back to his feet.
Ramos throws a right and a left that Ligachev avoids nicely.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ligachev.
Ligachev misses with a body kick.
Ligachev misses the body punch
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ligachev throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramos throws a front kick aimed at Ligachev's knee but Ligachev avoids it well.
Ligachev lands an overhand right.
Ramos misses the body punch
and Ligachev counters with a solid body kick.
Ligachev throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Ramos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ligachev misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Ligachev.
Ligachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ligachev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramos counters with a left to the body.
Ramos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ligachev to score with a decent uppercut.
Ligachev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ligachev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ligachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ligachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Ligachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ligachev wants to clinch
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ligachev rather than just go for the knockout.
Ligachev just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Ramos finds it's target.
Ramos connects with a right hand. Ligachev shakes it off.
Ligachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ligachev misses with a head kick.
Ramos throws a combination. Ligachev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ligachev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ramos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ligachev eats them both and turns towards Ramos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ramos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Ligachev is just out of range.
Ligachev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ligachev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ramos throws a combination that misses
and Ligachev counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramos.
Ligachev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Ligachev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ligachev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramos cracks Ligachev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ligachev lands an overhand right.
Ligachev misses with a kick to the body.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Ligachev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ligachev throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Ligachev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ligachev throws a leg kick but Ramos checks it.
Ligachev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ligachev throws a front kick aimed at Ramos's knee but Ramos avoids it well.
Ligachev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Ligachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Ligachev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ligachev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Ligachev avoids them all with ease.
Ligachev throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
Ramos stuns Ligachev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ligachev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ligachev ducks right into an uppercut from Ramos.
A left lands for Ramos.
Ligachev scores with a shot to the body.
Ligachev throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tests Ligachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Ramos lands.
Ramos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ligachev throws a low kick but Ramos avoids it.
Ligachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos punishes Ligachev's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos lands a slapping body shot.
Ramos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramos lands a jab.
Ligachev is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ligachev.
Ramos throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos lands a really nice looking cross but Ligachev seems unphased.
Ligachev moves forwards but Ramos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ligachev throws a hook to the side of Ramos's head but Ramos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Ligachev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ligachev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ramos works Ligachev's body with a nice hook.
Ligachev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramos cracks Ligachev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ligachev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ramos fails to land with a series of punches.
Ligachev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ligachev throws a leg kick which misses Ramos's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramos tries to avoid it.
Ligachev looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away.
Ramos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ligachev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Ramos finds it's target.
Ramos takes a swing at Ligachev's ribcage but misses.
Ligachev throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ligachev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramos.
Ramos misses with a shot to the body
and Ligachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Ligachev lands a right hook to the body.
Ligachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ligachev misses with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ligachev looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range.
Ramos misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Ramos.
Ramos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Ramos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ligachev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramos punishes Ligachev's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ligachev as he connects with a hook.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos connects with a body shot that sends Ligachev's belly button to the back.
Ligachev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramos counters with a right hand to the body.
Ligachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos lands a jab to Ligachev's midsection.
Ligachev's corner calls for a 1-2. Ligachev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mikhail Ligachev is winning the standup battle so far.
Ligachev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramos counters with a one-two to the body.
Ligachev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ligachev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a right and a left that Ligachev avoids nicely.
Ramos throws a combination. Ligachev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramos avoids the head kick by Ligachev.
Ramos throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ligachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Ligachev lands a leg kick that knocks Ramos off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ligachev has time to react.
Ramos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Ligachev avoids them all with ease.
Ligachev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ligachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ligachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Ligachev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos counters with a series of strikes. Ligachev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ligachev looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ligachev throws a leg kick but Ramos checks it.
Ligachev throws an off balance right hand
and Ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramos throws a sloppy head kick and Ligachev moves out of range easily.
Ramos thuds his right hand into Ligachev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Ligachev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ramos misses with a combination
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carl Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ligachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Ramos cracks Ligachev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ligachev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramos.
Ramos cracks Ligachev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a combination
and Ligachev counters with a nice uppercut.
Ligachev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ligachev.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ligachev's head.
Ligachev connects with a solid leg kick.
Ligachev throws a front kick that sends Ramos stumbling back into the ropes.
Ligachev needs to keep his hands up - Ramos had a free shot at his head there.
Ramos feints a jab promting Ligachev to slip. Ramos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ligachev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ligachev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramos throws an off balance right hand
and Ligachev counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos lands a two punch combo.
Ligachev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ligachev is looking to slow Ramos down with leg kicks.
Ligachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carl Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ramos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramos throws a right and a left that Ligachev avoids nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ligachev 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 Ramos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramos misses with a hook
and Ligachev counters with a straight right hand.
Ligachev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ligachev scores with a leg kick.
Ramos connects with a single shot there.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos cracks Ligachev with an open hand slap.
Ligachev looks to land a combination but Ramos avoids it well.
Ligachev throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Ramos.
Ligachev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramos lands a slapping body shot.
Ramos throws a hook but Ligachev blocks it.
Ramos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ligachev throws a leg kick but Ramos checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ligachev wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Ligachev looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away.
Ramos connects with a body shot that sends Ligachev's belly button to the back.
Carl Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ligachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ligachev throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Ligachev slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ligachev fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramos in the body.
Ligachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Ligachev walks into a jab.
A jab from Ramos does it's job there.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos digs a good body shot into Ligachev's ribs.
Ligachev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ligachev doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ligachev.
Ramos blocks a leg kick.
Ramos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ligachev. That one must have hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev misses with a body kick.
Ramos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramos cracks Ligachev with an open hand slap.
Ligachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Ligachev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ligachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ligachev slips under a jab from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a hook. Ligachev ducked under it nicely.
Ligachev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ligachev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick from Ligachev.
Ligachev misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ramos.
Nice jab there from Ramos.
Ligachev throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Ligachev slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Ligachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That kick from Ligachev tenderised Ramos's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ligachev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ligachev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ligachev looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range.
Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ligachev misses with a body shot
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Ligachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ligachev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ligachev.
Ramos connects with a jab.
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramos digs a good body shot into Ligachev's ribs.
Good exchange - Ligachev coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a glancing blow to the side of Ligachev's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ligachev - the referee stops the clock and Ramos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ligachev. Ramos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ligachev.
Ramos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ligachev.
Ligachev lands a jab to the head.
A nice combination there by Ramos.
Ligachev misses with a kick to the body.
Ramos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ligachev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ramos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ligachev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick from Ligachev.
Ramos connects with a body shot.
Ramos is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ramos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ligachev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramos will feel that in the morning.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ligachev - the referee stops the clock and Ramos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ligachev. Ramos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A good leg kick by Ligachev.
Ligachev throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Ligachev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ligachev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Ligachev!