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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nenad Jebiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Nousiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nousiainen has chosen WC feat Xzibit, Young Maylay, MC Ren - Roll On Em as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nenad Jebiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Nousiainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nousiainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jebiv misses with a takedown
and Nousiainen moves into the clinch.
Nousiainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nousiainen pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nousiainen holds on and takes a little breather.
Jebiv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nousiainen has his hands on Jebiv's head, controlling the position.
Nousiainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nousiainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jebiv defends well.
Nousiainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jebiv manages to get himself to full guard.
Nousiainen wants to pass the guard but Jebiv is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebiv trying to strike off his back.
Jebiv keeping full guard, as Nousiainen tries to pass.
Jebiv is trying to keep Nousiainen in close.
Nousiainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nousiainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jebiv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nousiainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jebiv kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jebiv looking for a guillotine here but Nousiainen defends easily.
Jebiv working a defensive guard here.
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.
Nousiainen trying to control but Jebiv is working from the bottom.
Nousiainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesse Nousiainen.
Jebiv has his takedown stuffed
and Nousiainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nousiainen stopping the sweep attempt from Jebiv.
Nousiainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nousiainen decides to stand back up. Nousiainen steps back and let's Jebiv get back to his feet.
Nousiainen has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebiv goes for a takedown attempt but Nousiainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nenad Jebiv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nousiainen drives through and clinches with Jebiv against the cage.
Nousiainen has clasped his hands together around Jebiv's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nousiainen happy to just control the position for now.
Jebiv tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jebiv prevents Nousiainen from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nousiainen scores with punches from side control.
Jebiv is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nousiainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nousiainen is keen to just control but Jebiv is a slippery customer.
Nousiainen prevents Jebiv from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nousiainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jebiv is looking to improve his position.
Nousiainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jebiv's head.
Nousiainen winds up and cracks Jebiv with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nousiainen is taking a breather. Jebiv says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nousiainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jebiv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nousiainen.
Nousiainen looks gassed!
Nousiainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Nousiainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nousiainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nousiainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jebiv is pressing down on Nousiainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nousiainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jebiv 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jebiv is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jebiv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jebiv chips away with some ground and pound.
Nousiainen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nousiainen pushes Jebiv off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nousiainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nousiainen is breathing heavily.
Nousiainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jebiv gets back to full guard.
Nousiainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jebiv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nousiainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Jebiv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jebiv thows a big elbow that misses.
Jebiv thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nousiainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jebiv throws a strike but Nousiainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jebiv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jebiv is trying to control the position but Nousiainen postures up.
Nousiainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nousiainen is looking to advance position but Jebiv won't allow it.
Jebiv tries to roll over but Nousiainen keeps him under control.
Jebiv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nousiainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nousiainen wants to stand up but Jebiv has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jebiv is pressing down on Nousiainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jebiv has his foot on Nousiainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nousiainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nousiainen postures up in Jebiv's guard and throws a big left but Jebiv blocks it.
Jebiv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nousiainen is aware though and is defending well.
Jebiv looking for a guillotine here but Nousiainen defends easily.
Nousiainen stopping the sweep attempt from Jebiv.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nousiainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nousiainen stands up and waves to Jebiv to follow him.
Jebiv fails with the takedown
and Nousiainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nousiainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Nousiainen stands and steps away. Jebiv gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jebiv misses with a takedown attempt
and Nousiainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nousiainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jebiv trying to keep a closed guard but Nousiainen is proving a slippery customer.
Jebiv thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Nousiainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jebiv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nenad Jebiv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jebiv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nousiainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nousiainen cracks Jebiv with a solid left hand.
Nousiainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jebiv throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nousiainen uses it to pass to side control.
Jebiv tries to bench press Nousiainen off him but Nousiainen keeps the position.
Nousiainen lands a nice forearm strike.
Nousiainen advances nicely into full mount.
Nousiainen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nousiainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nousiainen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebiv is squirming around, avoiding Nousiainen's attempts to control the action.
Jebiv is trying to escape the mount.
Jebiv is working hard here to advance position.
Nousiainen landing strikes from the mount and Jebiv is in trouble!
Jebiv is looking to get to half guard.
Nousiainen wants to finish this one by submission but Jebiv is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nousiainen.
Nousiainen is landing with some decent strikes but Jebiv is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jebiv is squirming around, avoiding Nousiainen's attempts to control the action.
Jebiv is working to get back to half guard.
Jebiv in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jebiv bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jebiv looking to pass the guard.
Nousiainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jebiv has gone for a leg lock! Nousiainen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jebiv's guard.
Nousiainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebiv wants to improve his position but instead Nousiainen has moved into half guard.
Nousiainen trying to mount his opponent but Jebiv defends it.
Nousiainen passes to full mount!
Nousiainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nousiainen wants to control the pace but Jebiv is squirming around nicely.
That's four 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.
Nousiainen controlling his opponent.
Jebiv is looking to improve his position but Nousiainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Nenad Jebiv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nousiainen wants to control the pace but Jebiv is squirming around nicely.
Jesse Nousiainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jesse Nousiainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jebiv is looking to get to half guard.
Nousiainen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jebiv is on top in guard.
Jebiv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Nousiainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nousiainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Nousiainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Dealer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozin Zbazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Dealer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jozin Zbazin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Dealer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jozin Zbazin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zbazin.
Zbazin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dealer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Zbazin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dealer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zbazin is out of range and Dealer settles back down.
Dealer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zbazin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dealer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zbazin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dealer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zbazin throwing shots but Dealer is blocking nicely.
Zbazin stops Dealer from getting back to his feet.
Zbazin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dealer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zbazin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zbazin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dealer is trying to stand back up but Zbazin is controlling him
Dealer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dealer tries to kick Zbazin off but Zbazin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zbazin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zbazin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dealer's head.
Zbazin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dealer pushes Zbazin off looking to stand but Zbazin dives back in and keeps control.
Zbazin wants to pass the guard but Dealer is defending well.
Dealer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zbazin tries to pass to full mount but Dealer defends it.
Zbazin throwing shots but Dealer is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dealer is trying to stand.
Zbazin throwing shots but Dealer is blocking nicely.
Zbazin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dealer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dealer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zbazin.
Zbazin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zbazin stops Dealer from getting back to his feet.
Zbazin trying to mount his opponent but Dealer defends it.
Dealer is trying to stand back up but Zbazin is controlling him
Zbazin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zbazin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zbazin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dealer defending well though.
Dealer is looking to escape.
Dealer pushes Zbazin off and gets back to his feet.
Dealer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zbazin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zbazin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dealer.
Dealer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dealer misses with a double jab.
Dealer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zbazin feints and as Dealer raises his hands in defense, Zbazin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dealer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zbazin.
Zbazin throwing strikes but missing.
Zbazin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zbazin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dealer!
The referee warns Dealer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dealer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Zbazin throwing strikes here but Dealer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zbazin unloading with bombs!
Dealer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zbazin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dealer because Zbazin loaded up on that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dealer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dealer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zbazin.
Zbazin landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozin Zbazin dominated that round.
That's time! Dealer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zbazin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dealer lands a jab-cross combination.
Dealer lands with a nice combination. Zbazin backs away looking to recover.
Zbazin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dealer throws a series of punches but Zbazin avoids them all with ease.
Dealer lands with a nice body punch.
Dealer slaps away a takedown attempt from Zbazin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zbazin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dealer lands with a nice combination. Zbazin backs away looking to recover.
Dealer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dealer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dealer throws a combination. Zbazin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dealer throws a series of strikes that have Zbazin backpedaling.
Dealer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dealer tries to score with a low kick but Zbazin moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zbazin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chuck Dealer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozin Zbazin.
Zbazin looks for a takedown but Dealer sprawls well.
Zbazin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dealer.
Dealer misses with a wild combination.
Zbazin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dealer but Dealer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dealer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dealer looks to land a combination. Zbazin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dealer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zbazin rushes Dealer and presses him up against the cage.
Zbazin has Dealer pressed against the cage, preventing Dealer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zbazin tries to score a body lock takedown but Dealer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dealer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zbazin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dealer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dealer is trying to break the clinch but Zbazin has him pressed against the cage.
Dealer tries to break the clinch but Zbazin is controlling the position.
Dealer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dealer is looking to break free of the clinch but Zbazin has double underhooks.
Dealer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zbazin tries to score a body lock takedown but Dealer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dealer prevents the takedown attempt.
Dealer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zbazin has Dealer pressed against the cage, preventing Dealer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zbazin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dealer prevents it.
Dealer tries to break free but Zbazin pushes him back against the cage.
Dealer gets underhooks to prevent Zbazin's takedown attempt.
Zbazin has Dealer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dealer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dealer is trying to force a seperation but Zbazin has the dominant position.
Zbazin misses with the head strike.
Dealer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zbazin has Dealer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dealer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Dealer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dealer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dealer tries to break the clinch but Zbazin is controlling the position.
Dealer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zbazin has him pressed against the cage.
Dealer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dealer tries to break the clinch but Zbazin is controlling the position.
Zbazin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dealer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zbazin is trying to drag Dealer to the mat but Dealer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zbazin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dealer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dealer tries to circle away but Zbazin has him pinned against the cage.
Dealer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zbazin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dealer's efforts to push away.
Zbazin tries a knee to the head but Dealer blocks it.
Dealer can't break the clinch.
Zbazin keeps control of Dealer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zbazin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dealer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four 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.
Dealer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zbazin has him pressed against the cage.
Zbazin looking for a takedown.
Zbazin wants to stall.
Dealer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dealer has had enough of the clinch but Zbazin keeps him there for the moment.
Zbazin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dealer tries to break the clinch but Zbazin is controlling the position.
Dealer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dealer tries to circle away but Zbazin has him pinned against the cage.
Dealer is looking to break free of the clinch but Zbazin has double underhooks.
Dealer tries to break the clinch but Zbazin is controlling the position.
Zbazin keeps control of Dealer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dealer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zbazin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dealer's efforts to push away.
Dealer working hard to break the clinch.
Dealer wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Dealer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Dealer. Those never looked like landing.
Dealer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Dealer.
Zbazin blocks a low kick nicely.
Zbazin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zbazin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dealer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zbazin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dealer tries to avoid it but Zbazin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dealer to the ground. Dealer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zbazin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dealer's guard.
Zbazin wants to pass the guard but Dealer is keeping the position.
Zbazin throws a big right hand that misses.
Zbazin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zbazin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zbazin working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zbazin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dealer!
Zbazin thowing shots but they're missing.
Zbazin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zbazin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zbazin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dealer?
Zbazin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dealer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poor strikes thrown by Zbazin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dealer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zbazin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zbazin throwing strikes but Dealer recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Zbazin stops Dealer from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dealer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zbazin is nestled in close to Dealer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zbazin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zbazin working Dealer over with strikes.
Zbazin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zbazin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dealer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zbazin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dealer has hold of Zbazin's hands but Zbazin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dealer won't allow Zbazin to pass to mount.
Zbazin throws a strike but Dealer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zbazin passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dealer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zbazin drops an elbow to the side of Dealer's head.
Dealer pushes Zbazin off looking to stand but Zbazin dives back in and keeps control.
Zbazin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zbazin prevents Dealer from standing back up.
Zbazin thows a huge punch but Dealer dodges it nicely.
Zbazin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zbazin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zbazin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dealer's head.
Zbazin throwing shots but Dealer is blocking nicely.
Dealer tries to kick Zbazin off but Zbazin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zbazin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Dealer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zbazin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zbazin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zbazin thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dealer to regain full guard.
Dealer wants to stand but Zbazin is controlling the position.
Zbazin pushes down on Dealer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zbazin stops Dealer from getting back to his feet.
Dealer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dealer is in trouble now - Zbazin has advanced to mount!
Zbazin breaks from Dealer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozin Zbazin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zbazin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozin Zbazin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matias Alderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alderson comes to the cage accompanied by Dark moon High tide. Romo Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matias Alderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Romo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to sprawl but Alderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Alderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Alderson is controlling him well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Alderson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Alderson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gracie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Alderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matias Alderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Breznev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honda Shigeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitry Breznev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Breznev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honda Shigeno!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shigeno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Breznev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shigeno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Breznev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Breznev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shigeno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breznev swings for the body but Shigeno moves out of range.
Shigeno avoids the body shot from Breznev.
Shigeno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shigeno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Breznev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dmitry Breznev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Shigeno.
Shigeno looks gassed!
Shigeno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Breznev lands a body shot.
Breznev lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Shigeno can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Breznev and Shigeno drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Breznev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Breznev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Kravvikowskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Kravvikowskii!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma tries to clinch up.
Hanma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kravvikowskii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanma won't allow Kravvikowskii to sweep him here.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Kravvikowskii blocks nicely.
Kravvikowskii trying to keep a closed guard but Hanma is proving a slippery customer.
Kravvikowskii wants to sweep here but Hanma controlling him for the moment.
Kravvikowskii working a defensive guard here.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Kravvikowskii keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii wants to sweep here but Hanma controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kravvikowskii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kravvikowskii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kravvikowskii to the mat! Kravvikowskii manages to get full guard.
Kravvikowskii wants to sweep but no luck.
Kravvikowskii keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma distracts Kravvikowskii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma won't allow Kravvikowskii to sweep him here.
Hanma tries to stand but Kravvikowskii is controlling from the bottom.
Kravvikowskii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Kravvikowskii keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kravvikowskii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kravvikowskii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kravvikowskii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanma defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma passes Kravvikowskii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hanma winds up and cracks Kravvikowskii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanma is pressing down on Kravvikowskii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kravvikowskii is holding on for now.
Hanma passes to side control.
Kravvikowskii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Kravvikowskii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hanma lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kravvikowskii tries to bench press Hanma off him but Hanma keeps the position.
Hanma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kravvikowskii takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kravvikowskii tries to improve position but can't.
Hanma working the head with strikes.
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!
Hanma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kravvikowskii is not content to let Hanma control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kravvikowskii is looking to improve his position.
Hanma working Kravvikowskii over with strikes.
Kravvikowskii wants to get back to full guard.
Hanma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kravvikowskii is looking for a sweep. Hanma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kravvikowskii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kravvikowskii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kravvikowskii has hold of Hanma's hands but Hanma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma wants to control but Kravvikowskii is keeping him busy.
Kravvikowskii is looking for a sweep. Hanma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kravvikowskii tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nice strikes from Hanma there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hanma misses with a takedown
and Kravvikowskii counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hanma's guard now.
Hanma pulls Kravvikowskii in close to prevent any damage.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Kravvikowskii from controlling successfully.
Kravvikowskii postures up.
Baki Hanma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kravvikowskii is looking to advance position but Hanma has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hanma tries to control but Kravvikowskii wriggling away.
Kravvikowskii is trying to escape the mount.
Kravvikowskii wants to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Kravvikowskii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanma breaks from Kravvikowskii's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hanma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kravvikowskii covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasgen Umarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Helling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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228 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasgen Umarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Helling!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Vasgen Umarov has been cut.
Helling misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Helling is predictable there
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Umarov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helling scores with a nice right hand.
Helling thows a leg kick but Umarov checks it
and Umarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Umarov drops his hands momentarily and Helling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vasgen Umarov's cut is getting worse.
Helling tests Umarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umarov is rocked!
Helling fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Umarov out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Michael Helling!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waltteri Lahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen Казачья - Ой т& as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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285 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
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200 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Waltteri Lahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Lahti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lahti misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lahti gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lahti is looking to sweep but instead, Emelianenko has passed into half guard.
Lahti is trying to get back to full guard.
Lahti scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Emelianenko manages to mount him!
Lahti is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti regains half guard.
Lahti pushes Emelianenko off but Emelianenko dives into side control.
Lahti sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahti kicks Emelianenko off and gets back to his feet.
Lahti throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko 's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Lahti.
Lahti throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Lahti didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahti working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Lahti is looking for a triangle but Emelianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Lahti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emelianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Lahti is looking to stand up but Emelianenko isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahti looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Emelianenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lahti gets full guard.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lahti is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Lahti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lahti manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Lahti's guard.
Lahti is looking for a triangle but Emelianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Lahti wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko stops Lahti from standing up.
Lahti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Emelianenko has passed into half guard!
Emelianenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lahti tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lahti defends it nicely.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lahti.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Lahti fights it but they end up in guard.
Lahti looking for a triangle here. Emelianenko is fighting it but it looks tight! Lahti pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Emelianenko is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Waltteri Lahti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson comes to the cage accompanied by the rock says. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from johnson does no damage.
Muromets misses with a series of wild punches.
johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Muromets looking to control.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Muromets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muromets is on top in guard.
Muromets controlling from the top position.
johnson keeping moving, preventing Muromets from controlling successfully.
Muromets is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. ILja Muromets wasn't active enough on the ground.
Muromets circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muromets counters with a shoot takedown. johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muromets is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
johnson wants to get back to his feet but Muromets passes into half guard.
Muromets is keen to just control but johnson is a slippery customer.
johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muromets pulls his head out easily.
Muromets seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muromets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muromets not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muromets throwing shots but johnson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muromets seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muromets is trying to control. johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muromets is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muromets scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muromets is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Muromets has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Muromets with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muromets cracks johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muromets on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muromets has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of johnson 's face.
It looks like Dwayne johnson has been cut.
johnson wants to hold on but Muromets pushes him away.
Muromets is going oldschool here, as he tries to force johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so johnson shrugs it off.
Muromets has control of johnson 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Muromets fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
johnson tries to lock up and control but Muromets gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muromets looking to isolate an arm here. johnson doesn't see it coming and as Muromets extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Muromets!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ILja Muromets!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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177 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux throws a hook but Mustang avoids it easily.
Lemieux misses with a combination
and Mustang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux missing with a left hand there. Mustang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mustang avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Mustang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
A jab lands there for Lemieux.
Mustang misses with a takedown
and Lemieux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mustang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mustang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Mustang slips the punch.
Lemieux misses with a hook
and Mustang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lemieux pulls Mustang in close to his closed guard and prevents Mustang from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mustang trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Mustang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mustang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
Mustang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Lemieux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Mustang saw that one coming.
Mustang tries for a takedown but Lemieux circles away easily
and Lemieux counters with a series of strikes. Mustang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mustang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Mustang avoids them all with ease.
Mustang wants to clinch up but Lemieux keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mustang with a poor takedown
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Lemieux cracks Mustang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lemieux jabs Mustang right on the nose. Mustang blinks but takes it well.
Mustang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lemieux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Mustang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lemieux counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a combination that misses
and Mustang counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustang's head.
Mustang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lemieux counters with a stiff right hand.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Mustang's head but Mustang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemieux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mustang counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mustang.
Mustang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mustang trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lemieux is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body punch from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a nice hook to Mustang's body. Mustang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mustang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lemieux counters with a series of strikes. Mustang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lemieux.
Lemieux connects with a jab.
David Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux takes a swing at Mustang's ribcage but misses.
Mustang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lemieux lands with a hook. Mustang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mustang is rocked!
David Lemieux is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mustang is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Mustang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mustang seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mustang slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Jab by Lemieux.
Lemieux scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mustang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mustang avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mustang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustang looks to land a body kick but Lemieux moved away.
Lemieux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mustang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lemieux.
Nice sprawl there from Lemieux as Mustang shoots in.
Lemieux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
Mustang dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
David Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Lemieux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mustang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lemieux to counter with a crisp jab.
David Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
Mustang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux cracks Mustang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lemieux scores with a hook.
Mustang with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lemieux to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Lemieux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mustang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lemieux counters with a left and a right that stings Mustang.
Mustang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown by Mustang or perhaps it was just good defense by Lemieux which made him look bad.
Lemieux throws a hook but Mustang avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustang misses with a takedown attempt
and Lemieux counters with a three punch combo that has Mustang backing up. Mustang nods at Lemieux to acknowledge the strikes.
Lemieux throws a poor cross that misses
and Mustang counters with a single leg into guard. Lemieux didn't expect that.
Lemieux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mustang on the ground.
Mustang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Mustang tries to pass.
Mustang wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Mustang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustang trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mustang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mustang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux jabs Mustang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lemieux cracks Mustang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mustang.
Mustang staying out of range there.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mustang has his takedown stuffed
and Lemieux counters with a stiff right hand.
Lemieux cracks Mustang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mustang fails with the takedown
and Lemieux counters with a stiff right hand.
David Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lemieux counters with a three punch combo that has Mustang backing up. Mustang nods at Lemieux to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mustang.
Mustang slips under a jab.
Lemieux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mustang eats them both and turns towards Lemieux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lemieux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mustang circles away quickly and effectively.
Mustang fails with the takedown
and Lemieux counters with a stiff right hand.
Mustang moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Mustang moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lemieux, as that shot connected.
Mustang throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Mustang blocks a jab.
A jab from Lemieux does it's job there.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemieux misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Mustang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mustang trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lemieux's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang 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.
Mustang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mustang.
Mustang is keen to just control but Lemieux is a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
Mustang trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Mustang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Mustang stalling away here and it's allowed Lemieux to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lemieux looking to control.
Mustang controlling from the top position.
Mustang trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mustang gets a takedown into half guard.
Mustang is trying to control. Lemieux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mustang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemieux defends it well.
Mustang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mustang.
Lemieux has a hand on Mustang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mustang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mustang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Mustang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mustang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lemieux is surviving well by controlling Mustang's body position as best he can.
Mustang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mustang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Mustang postures up.
Lemieux regains half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mustang is trying to control. Lemieux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mustang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lemieux!
Mustang looking to isolate an arm here. Lemieux doesn't see it coming and as Mustang extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mustang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Mustang!
Roy Mustang is the new welterweight champion!
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