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SISU 35: Joe vs Toblerone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Tummutti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tummutti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tiamat - Cain. Nielsen has chosen Time to say Goodbye as his entrance music. Tommi Tummutti had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Tummutti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tummutti.
Nielsen throws a right and a left that Tummutti avoids nicely.
Nielsen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tummutti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tummutti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nielsen backs up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tummutti lands with a big right hook that stumbles Nielsen - he's out on his feet here! Tummutti follows up with another monster hook that separates Nielsen from consciousness! Nielsen falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Tummutti stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommi Tummutti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Kulmala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samba Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Kulmala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samba Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Mamba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mamba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kulmala is looking for a triangle but Mamba pushes his legs off easily.
Mamba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kulmala's head.
Kulmala is looking for a triangle but Mamba pushes his legs off easily.
Mamba wants to control from the top but Kulmala keeps moving.
Kulmala throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mamba escapes and throws Kulmala's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mamba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mamba stands up and beckons Kulmala to his feet.
Mamba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulmala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulmala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mamba counters with a shoot takedown. Kulmala fights it but they end up in guard.
Kulmala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mamba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mamba gets back to half guard.
Mamba moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mamba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamba wants to sweep here but Kulmala controlling him for the moment.
Mamba looks gassed!
Mamba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulmala's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulmala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kulmala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mamba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kulmala is not content to let Mamba control the position.
Mamba moves into full mount! Kulmala won't be happy about that!
Kulmala defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mamba.
Kulmala is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Mamba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kulmala turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mamba off and cradles Kulmala's limp body as Mamba celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Samba Mamba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larsen Simonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larsen Simonds!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simonds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Max is fending him off so far but Simonds persists. Nope, Max circles away and we're back to standing.
Simonds shoots in and drives through. Max sprawls well.
Simonds looks for a takedown but Max sprawls well.
Scott Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larsen Simonds.
Max throws a head kick but Simonds moves out of range.
Simonds scores with a takedown into Max's guard.
Simonds being controlled here momentarily.
Max on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Max tries to get out of the position.
Simonds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Max utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simonds throwing strikes but missing.
Max has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Max controls Simonds momentarily but Simonds frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Max has his hands on Simonds's head, controlling the position.
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.
Simonds thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to de liver by Max. Beautiful body shot.
Max connects with a single shot there.
Max with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simonds.
Simonds looks gassed!
Max shoots in for a double leg but Simonds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simonds is rocked!
Simonds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Max counters with a crisp right that sends Simonds to the canvas! Max follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Max!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between C G E Warfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Reznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dismember - Of Fire. Michal Reznik has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, C G E Warfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Reznik!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznik shoots in for a takedown but Warfield shows good takedown defense.
Reznik lands a jab to the nose.
Warfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reznik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warfield.
Warfield moves nicely into side control.
Reznik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warfield's best efforts.
Reznik gets full guard.
Reznik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warfield.
Reznik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Warfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reznik trying to keep a closed guard but Warfield is proving a slippery customer.
Reznik has Warfield pulled in close to control his posture.
Reznik keeping moving, preventing Warfield from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfield 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.
Warfield stands and throws Reznik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reznik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warfield's best efforts.
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.
Reznik pushes Warfield off looking to stand but Warfield dives back in and keeps control.
Warfield is looking for a kimura but Reznik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warfield to get the leverage.
Reznik has a hand on Warfield's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Warfield takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Warfield unloading with bombs!
Reznik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznik tries to roll over but Warfield keeps him under control.
Reznik looks gassed!
Warfield wants to pass the guard but Reznik is defending well.
Warfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reznik's head.
Warfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Reznik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warfield is working away from the top position though.
Warfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reznik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfield is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Reznik to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Warfield pushing down on Reznik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reznik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warfield.
Warfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Reznik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Warfield is working for a kimura but Reznik is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warfield wants to free his trapped foot but Reznik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reznik wants to improve his position but Warfield is controlling well.
Reznik pushes Warfield off looking to stand but Warfield dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reznik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 C G E Warfield will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reznik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warfield with a poor takedown
letting Reznik counter with a right hand.
Warfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Warfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Reznik is retaining full guard.
Reznik wants to sweep here but Warfield controlling him for the moment.
Reznik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reznik wants to get back to full guard.
Reznik is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfield is trying to work for a kimura but Reznik is defending well.
Reznik tries to roll over but Warfield keeps him under control.
Warfield works his foot free and advances to mount.
Warfield has control of Reznik's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reznik regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Warfield looking to secure an arm triangle but Reznik defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Warfield wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Warfield goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reznik is on top in guard.
Warfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warfield has momentary wrist control but Reznik slips an elbow through the middle.
Reznik is sitting in close to Warfield's body. Warfield has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reznik is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reznik is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Warfield.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). C G E Warfield!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Nicitel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ding Dong had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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275 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ding Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Nicitel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicitel looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Nicitel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Nicitel, looking for a takedown. Dong pushes Nicitel against the ropes but Nicitel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dong fails to land the takedown.
Dong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nicitel swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong slips a straight right by Nicitel.
Nicitel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicitel misses with a straight right.
Dong feints and as Nicitel raises his hands in defense, Dong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicitel looking to control.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicitel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicitel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nicitel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nicitel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nicitel.
Dong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dong trying to control the position but Nicitel is working away.
Dong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nicitel, who protects the arm well.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicitel keeps working.
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.
Dong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nicitel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Nicitel is looking for a sweep.
Nicitel can't do much from the bottom here.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicitel keeps working.
Nicitel tries to improve position but can't.
Dong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Nicitel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong tries for a kimura but Nicitel is defending well.
Dong tries to stand but Nicitel is controlling his head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nicitel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nicitel throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicitel.
Nicitel sizes up Dong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicitel connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Nicitel throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Lukas Nicitel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicitel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Nicitel misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicitel throws a one two combo.
Nicitel digs a good hook to Dong's body.
Lukas Nicitel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicitel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Nicitel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicitel moves away.
Nicitel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Nicitel throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Nicitel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicitel pinned against the cage. Nicitel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicitel as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nicitel swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicitel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicitel drops Dong with a right and a left! Nicitel comes rushing in but Dong regains his composure and manages to keep Nicitel in guard.
Dong is rocked!
It looks like Ding Dong has been cut.
Nicitel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dong keeping full guard, as Nicitel tries to pass.
Dong working for a triangle but Nicitel defends it easily.
Nicitel wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Nicitel distracts Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nicitel stays in close to Dong's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel is looking to work some ground and pound but Dong has wrist control.
Nicitel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slow jab from Nicitel misses its intended target.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ding Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicitel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicitel misses the target.
Nicitel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nicitel throws a front kick that sends Dong stumbling back into the ropes.
Dong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nicitel looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Nicitel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicitel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicitel throws a combination. Dong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Horrible takedown by Dong or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicitel which made him look bad.
Nicitel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicitel misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicitel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicitel but Nicitel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Nicitel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ding Dong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nicitel missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicitel throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but Nicitel shows good takedown defense.
Dong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicitel circles away.
Nicitel throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Nicitel.
Nicitel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong moves away from the strike by Nicitel.
Nicitel cracks Dong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dong staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Nicitel misses its intended target.
Nicitel looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Nicitel misses with a hook.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicitel throws out the jab.
Nicitel sizes up Dong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lukas Nicitel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicitel missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicitel, as that shot connected.
Nicitel lands a really nice looking cross but Dong seems unphased.
Dong slips a jab from Nicitel.
Nicitel connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Nicitel misses.
A shot to de liver by Nicitel. Beautiful body shot.
Nicitel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicitel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicitel stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicitel throws a series of punches but Dong moves out of range.
Nicitel looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Nicitel misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Dong misses.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicitel throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four 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.
Nicitel misses with a two punch combination.
Dong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicitel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dong showed some decent athleticism there.
Nicitel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong passes to side control.
Dong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Nicitel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nicitel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Nicitel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Swinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Nut could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trent Swinger's chin.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trent Swinger!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swinger scores with a jab to the head.
Swinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Swinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nut is trying to control the position but Swinger postures up.
Nut keeping full guard, as Swinger tries to pass.
Swinger throwing strikes but missing.
Nut has his hands on Swinger's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nut 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.
Swinger looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Swinger misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut rushes Swinger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nut lands an elbow just above Swinger 's eye.
Nut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Trent Swinger has been cut.
Nut tries to stall but Swinger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Swinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nut misses with a knee strike.
Nut stalling in the clinch but Swinger improves position.
Nut lands a nice elbow.
Nut lands an elbow inside that Swinger shrugs off.
Swinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Nut has double underhooks.
Swinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nut lands an elbow inside.
Swinger has had enough of the clinch but Nut keeps him there for the moment.
Nut lands an elbow that stopped Swinger in his tracks for a moment.
Swinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nut pushes off an throws an elbow but Swinger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Swinger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nut wants to stall.
The referee calls for Nut to work.
Nut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Swinger is trying to stall.
Swinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nut stalling.
Swinger pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Nut trying to land knees to the body.
Swinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nut lands an elbow that stopped Swinger in his tracks for a moment.
Swinger takes an elbow to the temple.
Swinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nut has him pressed against the ropes.
Swinger tries for a takedown but Nut manages to get underhooks.
Sam Nut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Swinger.
Nut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nut content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swinger is trying to stall.
Swinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Nut won't allow it.
Swinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nut has him pressed against the ropes.
Nut gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swinger.
Nut prevents Swinger from breaking the clinch.
Nut misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swinger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Swinger looks gassed!
Nut keeps control of Swinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nut trying to land knees to the body.
Nut landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Trent Swinger's cut even more.
Swinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swinger can't break the clinch.
Swinger is trying to break the clinch but Nut has him pressed against the ropes.
Nut wants to stall.
Nut tries to land knees in the clinch but Swinger avoids the damage to the body.
Nut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nut tries to land knees in the clinch but Swinger avoids the damage to the body.
Nut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nut.
Swinger jumps guard.
Swinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Swinger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nut is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Swinger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swinger is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swinger on the ground.
Swinger is not content to let Nut control the position.
Nut advances to mount.
Nut content just to control the position here.
Nut wants to control the pace but Swinger is squirming around nicely.
Swinger working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Nut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Swinger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Nut.
Nut lands a head kick!
Swinger is rocked!
Swinger blocks a head kick by Nut.
Swinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Nut finish him?
Nut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Swinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Swinger throws a looping overhand right but Nut ducks down to avoid it.
Nut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nut tries a head kick but it misses.
Nut lands a high kick to the side of Swinger's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Nut dives into guard, looking to finish.
Swinger has his foot on Nut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nut works his way back into a safe position though.
Nut looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swinger is looking for a triangle here but Nut uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Swinger is trying to work for a sweep but Nut has mounted him!
Swinger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Swinger looking to pass the guard.
Swinger is pushing down on Nut's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nut is fighting to maintain full guard but Swinger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swinger is thwarting Nut's attempts to control the position.
Nut keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut tries to get to full guard but Swinger has control of the leg.
Swinger is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nut has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swinger is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nut has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swinger prevents Nut from improving his position.
Swinger 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.
Nut trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nut connects with a high kick.
Swinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Nut.
Swinger scores with a takedown into Nut's guard.
Swinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nut is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nut has escaped and now he's on top!
Nut wants to control from the top but Swinger keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swinger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nut is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Swinger.
Swinger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Swinger wants to improve his position but Nut is controlling well.
Nut sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nut is trying to control the action in half guard but Swinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Nut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trent Swinger'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!
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
Swinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nut throws a head kick but Swinger moves out of range.
Swinger blocks a head kick by Nut.
Swinger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Swinger showed some decent athleticism there.
Swinger is working for a submission of some sort.
Nut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swinger is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nut won't allow Swinger to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swinger.
Swinger is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Swinger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nut moves into full guard.
Swinger wants to pass the guard but Nut is keeping the position.
Swinger postures up.
Swinger is pushing down on Nut's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nut is fighting to maintain full guard but Swinger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nut trying to control from the bottom.
Swinger prevents Nut from improving his position.
Swinger wants to pass to mount but Nut is defending the position.
Swinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Nut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nut wants to get back to full guard.
Swinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nut is just riding it out for now. Swinger eventually gives up the hold.
Nut is pressing down on Swinger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trent Swinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Nut is retaining full guard.
Swinger passes Nut's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swinger is thwarting Nut's attempts to control the position.
Nut flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Swinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nut trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swinger shoots in for a takedown but Nut shows good takedown defense.
Nut lands with a slapping head kick.
Nut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swinger moves out of range as Nut strikes.
Nut walks into a straight right hand from Swinger.
Nut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nut throws a head kick but Swinger moves out of range.
That's four 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.
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
Trent Swinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nut tries to clinch but Swinger is having none of it.
Swinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swinger throws a leg kick that misses.
Swinger takes a swing at Nut's ribcage but misses.
Nut tries to close the distance and clinch but Swinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swinger stalks Nut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nut's face. Nut staggers backwards, shaken.
Nut throws a head kick but Swinger moves out of range.
Nut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swinger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Swinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Swinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nut 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Nut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Hegart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Hegart will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Hegart!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa tries to keep at a distance but Hegart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hegart is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Hegart pulls Balboa into guard.
Balboa advances position into side control!
Balboa gets to mount! Hegart was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Balboa wants to take Hegart's back here but Hegart is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hegart is looking to improve his position but Balboa isn't that keen on the idea.
Hegart tries to hold on but Balboa postures up.
Hegart is trying to stand up.
Balboa working for a guillotine from mount but Hegart is in no mood to give up.
Balboa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Balboa looking for a guillotine from mount but Hegart is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegart tries to reverse the position but Balboa maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balboa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hegart manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Balboa tries for a kimura but Hegart is defending well.
Hegart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balboa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hegart misses with an elbow from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hegart's face as Balboa controls the position.
Balboa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hegart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hegart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hegart is looking to improve his position.
Balboa works his way into full mount!
Hegart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balboa wants to control the pace but Hegart is squirming around nicely.
Balboa content just to control the position here.
Hegart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa looking to finish with strikes here!
Balboa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hegart has given up his back here. Will Balboa look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Balboa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hegart defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hegart has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hegart rolls, trying to escape but Balboa keeps control of the position.
Hegart looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hegart covering up well under a series of strikes from Balboa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hegart manages to reverse the position and now he's in Balboa's guard. Nice work there by Hegart.
Hegart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
Hegart drops back looking for a leg! Balboa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balboa manages to kick Hegart off! Hegart jumps back into Balboa's guard.
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hegart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hegart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hegart trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hegart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balboa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hegart tries to get to full guard but Balboa has control of the leg.
Balboa trying to mount his opponent but Hegart defends it.
Balboa controlling the action here.
Balboa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hegart wants to get back to full guard.
Hegart is defending against the submission attempts here by Balboa.
Balboa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hegart is just riding it out for now. Balboa eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Balboa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hegart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hegart is trying to control but can't.
Balboa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Balboa content to control rather than advance.
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hegart keeps working.
Rocky Balboa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hegart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balboa is tying to control. Hegart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balboa prevents Hegart from improving his position.
Balboa is looking for a kimura but Hegart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balboa to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hegart is looking for a sweep. Balboa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Balboa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hegart tries to improve position but can't.
Hegart wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hegart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balboa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hegart keeps working.
Hegart is letting Balboa control him for a moment.
Balboa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hegart!
Balboa wants to control the pace but Hegart is squirming around nicely.
Balboa is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hegart is in real trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hegart defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Balboa controlling well, preventing Hegart from escaping the position.
Balboa working for a choke but Hegart reverses nicely into Balboa 's guard.
Balboa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hegart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balboa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hegart is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Balboa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hegart's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hegart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hegart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Balboa taking shots to the head.
Balboa can't escape the position.
Hegart looking to control but Balboa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balboa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balboa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hegart is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Balboa tries to lock up and control but Hegart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hegart working for a submission but Balboa is keeping him at bay.
Hegart blocks Balboa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Balboa is looking to get to half 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.
Hegart tries to control but Balboa wriggling away.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hegart wants to finish this one by submission but Balboa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hegart.
Balboa tries to reverse the position but Hegart maintains control.
Hegart is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hegart goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Balboa is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa postures up.
Hegart keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Hegart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hegart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hegart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hegart keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balboa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hegart dives on top into guard.
Hegart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Hegart stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.
Hegart trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alan Hegart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hegart is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Balboa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hegart's back instead.
Hegart trying to get back to his feet but Balboa is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alan Hegart.
I think Balboa 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jami Jokinen (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stringer Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
Jokinen gets a clinch.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bell is looking to control Jokinen's arms but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bell has his back to the ropes.
Jokinen breaks the clinch.
Jokinen closes the distance but Bell moves to the side
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
Jokinen trying to control here.
Bell slows the pace down in half guard.
Jokinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jokinen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jokinen defend it? Bell steps over the head and cranks it - Jokinen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stringer Bell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Svenstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teukka Korpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpi has chosen Children Of Bodom - In Your Face as his entrance music. Teukka Korpi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Svenstroem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teukka Korpi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenstroem ducks under a wild hook from Korpi.
Korpi tries to bum rush Svenstroem with a series of wild strikes but Svenstroem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korpi is looking to chop away at Svenstroem's legs.
Svenstroem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Korpi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Svenstroem closes the distance and clinches.
Svenstroem jumps guard.
Korpi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korpi wants to stand but Svenstroem is controlling his posture from full guard.
Svenstroem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Korpi!
Korpi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Svenstroem looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Svenstroem controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenstroem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Korpi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Korpi is working to get back to half guard.
Svenstroem punishing his opponent with strikes.
Svenstroem lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Korpi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Svenstroem breaks from Korpi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Korpi is trying to escape the mount.
Svenstroem raining down shots from the mount!
Korpi can't escape the position.
Korpi tries to hold on but Svenstroem pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svenstroem looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Korpi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Korpi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Svenstroem trying to control but Korpi is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Svenstroem lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Svenstroem connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Svenstroem blocks Korpi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Svenstroem lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Svenstroem wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Korpi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Korpi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Svenstroem jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Korpi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Korpi and Svenstroem has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Svenstroem in side control lands a decent elbow.
Svenstroem working the head with strikes.
Svenstroem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korpi keeps working.
Svenstroem cracks Korpi with a big elbow.
Korpi is pushing Svenstroem's head away, looking to escape. Svenstroem manages to hold on to the position though.
Svenstroem trying to control the action but Korpi is working from the bottom.
Svenstroem lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Svenstroem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Svenstroem grinds an elbow into Korpi's temple.
Korpi is not content to let Svenstroem control the position.
Korpi stops Svenstroem from passing to mount.
Svenstroem lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Korpi down.
Korpi is not content to let Svenstroem control the position.
Korpi pushes Svenstroem away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Svenstroem gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Korpi looks gassed!
Svenstroem wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korpi, who protects the arm well.
Svenstroem wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korpi, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Svenstroem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Korpi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svenstroem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svenstroem has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Korpi throws a hook but Svenstroem avoids it easily.
Svenstroem doesn't manage to clinch there - Korpi circles away.
Svenstroem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Korpi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korpi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teukka Korpi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svenstroem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svenstroem moves into range and clinches up with Korpi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Svenstroem can't break the clinch.
Korpi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Korpi misses with an elbow over the top.
Korpi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svenstroem.
Svenstroem avoiding damage as Korpi throws knees to the body.
Svenstroem keeps control of Korpi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Korpi manages to break the clinch.
Svenstroem doesn't manage to clinch there - Korpi circles away.
Svenstroem slips under a jab from Korpi.
Korpi looks to land a right hand but Svenstroem moved out of range.
Svenstroem rushes Korpi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Korpi trying to land knees to the body.
Svenstroem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svenstroem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korpi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Svenstroem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenstroem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svenstroem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Korpi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Svenstroem.
Korpi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svenstroem.
Korpi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svenstroem.
Svenstroem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korpi tries to land knees in the clinch but Svenstroem avoids the damage to the body.
Korpi has had enough of the clinch but Svenstroem keeps him there for the moment.
Svenstroem is trying to stall.
Maybe Svenstroem would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Korpi manages to break the clinch.
Korpi tries to bum rush Svenstroem with a series of wild strikes but Svenstroem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korpi is breathing heavily.
Svenstroem is looking to clinch but Korpi is avoiding it.
Svenstroem tries to clinch there but Korpi circles away.
Svenstroem closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Svenstroem wants to control but Korpi is keeping him busy.
Korpi wants to get back to his feet but Svenstroem drags him back down.
Svenstroem cracks Korpi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Svenstroem working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem lands an elbow.
Svenstroem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Korpi has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Korpi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Korpi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Korpi is looking for a sweep.
Korpi trying to remain calm as Svenstroem controls from the top position.
Svenstroem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Korpi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Korpi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem cracks Korpi with a big right hand but Korpi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Svenstroem wants to control but Korpi is keeping him busy.
Korpi is trying to get back to his feet.
Svenstroem working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Korpi is looking for a sweep.
Korpi is trying to control Svenstroem's posture but Svenstroem avoids it.
Magnus Svenstroem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svenstroem is looking to take a break and control but Korpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Svenstroem dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Svenstroem walks into a jab.
Svenstroem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korpi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korpi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Svenstroem checks it well.
Korpi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svenstroem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svenstroem is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svenstroem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Korpi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenstroem is landing with some decent strikes but Korpi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Svenstroem fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Svenstroem works his way to his opponent's back.
Svenstroem is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Korpi is defending well though. Svenstroem let's go of the attempt for now.
Svenstroem has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Korpi.
Korpi trying to control the hands but Svenstroem won't let him.
Svenstroem lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Korpi.
Korpi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Korpi is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi prevents Svenstroem from getting a body triangle.
Korpi tries to roll but Svenstroem sticks to his back.
Svenstroem tries to get the hooks in deep but Korpi pushed the leg off.
Korpi showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svenstroem is looking for the choke from the back position but Korpi is controlling his hands well.
Korpi just trying to survive but Svenstroem is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Korpi is trying to stand back up.
Svenstroem controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Svenstroem doesn't have the hooks in and Korpi manages to turn into his guard.
Svenstroem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svenstroem looking for a sweep. Not yet Svenstroem, not yet.
Korpi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Svenstroem's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svenstroem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korpi throws the left hand but Svenstroem avoids the punch easily.
Korpi throws a leg kick but Svenstroem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Korpi misses with a leg kick.
Svenstroem closes the distance and clinches.
That's four 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.
Svenstroem leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Svenstroem turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here as Svenstroem stalls from top position.
Korpi is trying to get back to half guard.
Svenstroem lands a decent elbow from side control.
Svenstroem tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Svenstroem has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Svenstroem has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Korpi is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Svenstroem clearly takes that round.
That's time! Svenstroem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Korpi throws a jab when Svenstroem was well out of range.
Korpi swinging wilding here.
Svenstroem shoots in looking for a takedown. Korpi tries to sprawl out of it but Svenstroem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Korpi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korpi connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Korpi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svenstroem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svenstroem shoots in and bounces Korpi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenstroem won't allow Korpi to sweep him here.
Korpi is looking to stand up but Svenstroem isn't so interested in that idea.
Korpi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Korpi controls Svenstroem momentarily but Svenstroem frees himself.
Korpi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Svenstroem.
Korpi striking off his back but it's not causing Svenstroem any problems.
Korpi keeping moving, preventing Svenstroem from controlling successfully.
Svenstroem scoring with some ground and pound.
Svenstroem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Korpi's head.
Korpi keeping moving, preventing Svenstroem from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Svenstroem wants to clinch up but Korpi keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svenstroem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korpi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svenstroem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korpi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korpi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korpi is looking to land body kicks.
Korpi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svenstroem tries to clinch up but Korpi circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Korpi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi tries to keep at a distance but Svenstroem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Svenstroem holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Korpi misses with an elbow strike.
Korpi misses with an elbow over the top.
Svenstroem turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Korpi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Korpi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Svenstroem controls the position from side control.
Svenstroem trying to control the action but Korpi is working from the bottom.
Svenstroem passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Korpi!
Korpi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem content just to control the position here.
Svenstroem prevents Korpi from getting the reversal.
Svenstroem can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Korpi is looking to escape.
Svenstroem breaks from Korpi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Korpi is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svenstroem raining down shots from the mount!
Svenstroem can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Korpi is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Svenstroem had his way with Teukka Korpi in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Svenstroem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svenstroem instigates a clinch.
Svenstroem turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Svenstroem prevents Korpi from escaping the position.
Svenstroem is chipping away with strikes.
Svenstroem landing a few strikes.
Korpi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Korpi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Svenstroem thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Korpi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Svenstroem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenstroem trying to control the action but Korpi is working from the bottom.
Korpi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Korpi really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Svenstroem's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Svenstroem lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Svenstroem.
Svenstroem not allowing Korpi to control his hands.
What can Korpi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Svenstroem looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Korpi tries to escape but Svenstroem has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Svenstroem is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Korpi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Korpi tries to escape the position.
Svenstroem is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Korpi up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Svenstroem.
Korpi is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi covers up after that shot from Svenstroem.
Svenstroem wants to control but Korpi is keeping busy.
Korpi is in bad spot here.
Svenstroem tries to get the hooks in deep but Korpi pushed the leg off.
Svenstroem loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Korpi hold on?
Svenstroem is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Korpi is defending well though. Svenstroem let's go of the attempt for now.
Korpi wants to get back to his feet.
Svenstroem is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Korpi with him. Korpi is trying to defend but Svenstroem has an arm under the chin now! Korpi grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Svenstroem!
Magnus Svenstroem retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robot Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and teuvo toblerone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robot Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, teuvo toblerone!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from toblerone misses.
toblerone misses with a looping right.
toblerone swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
toblerone throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but toblerone moves away.
Nice uppercut there from toblerone.
toblerone stuffs the takedown attempt from Joe. Joe gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but toblerone swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robot Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
toblerone throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.
No joy there for toblerone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. toblerone tries to avoid it but Joe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag toblerone to the ground. toblerone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but toblerone sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
toblerone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe shoots in but toblerone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as toblerone throws out the jab.
toblerone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
toblerone looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Joe is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Joe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. toblerone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joe.
Joe stops toblerone from getting back to his feet.
Joe tries to pass to full mount but toblerone defends it.
Joe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
toblerone is defending against the submission attempts here by Joe.
Joe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joe is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but toblerone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, toblerone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Joe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
teuvo toblerone dominated that round.
That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
toblerone throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robot Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
toblerone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robot Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has toblerone pinned against the cage. toblerone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
toblerone stuffs the takedown.
Joe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe moves away from the strike by toblerone.
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.
toblerone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
A jab from toblerone misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. toblerone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
toblerone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
toblerone stuffs the takedown attempt from Joe. Joe gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from toblerone misses its intended target.
toblerone misses with a straight left.
Joe slips a jab and a cross from toblerone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by toblerone.
toblerone misses with the combination.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts toblerone as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
toblerone misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
teuvo toblerone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
toblerone throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
toblerone waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Joe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as toblerone checks a leg kick.
toblerone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from toblerone.
Joe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from toblerone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
toblerone misses with an uppercut.
toblerone connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe fails with the takedown.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
toblerone misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robot Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe throws out a leg kick but toblerone moves out of range and Joe only half commits.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
toblerone throws a left that rocks Joe and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! toblerone dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Joe regain composure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is looking for a sweep.
toblerone wants to stand but Joe has his arm trapped.
Joe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joe is looking to improve his position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
Joe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but toblerone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
teuvo toblerone really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts toblerone as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
Joe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but toblerone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and toblerone defends it well.
toblerone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joe is trying to control the action in half guard but toblerone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Joe not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if toblerone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joe trying to control from half guard but toblerone is working away.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
toblerone takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from toblerone.
toblerone stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robot Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and toblerone counters with a three punch combo that has Joe backing up. Joe nods at toblerone to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
toblerone misses with a body shot.
teuvo toblerone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joe tries for a takedown but toblerone circles away easily
and toblerone counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Joe! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by toblerone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). teuvo toblerone!
teuvo toblerone is the new welterweight champion!
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