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CEC 6 : New Years Revolution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Raninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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164 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Raninen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Laitinen! Raninen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilkka Laitinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey McQue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfman Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQue's entrance music is Organ Donor. A fine choice. Wolfman Jack acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikey McQue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfman Jack!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McQue looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jack is trying to get an arm triangle but McQue is defending well.
McQue is looking for a sweep.
Jack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McQue, who protects the arm well.
Jack tries for a kimura but McQue is defending well.
Jack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McQue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jack tries for a kimura but McQue is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack is looking to take a break and control but McQue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McQue, who protects the arm well.
Jack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McQue, who protects the arm well.
Jack looks gassed!
Jack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jack has knee on belly momentarily but McQue bucks him off and regains half guard.
Jack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jack is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McQue has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McQue sees it coming and defends easily.
McQue is looking to control Jack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McQue avoid being mounted?
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McQue tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Mikey McQue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from McQue. No joy for Jack on that attempt.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack closes this distance looking for a takedown but McQue circles away.
McQue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McQue tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by McQue.
McQue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikey McQue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfman Jack.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Jack or perhaps it was just good defense by McQue which made him look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McQue forces Jack back against the cage and clinches.
McQue throws an elbow but it misses.
McQue manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McQue tries to land knees in the clinch but Jack avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfman Jack dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McQue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McQue tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
McQue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack shoots in and drives through. McQue sprawls well.
McQue is looking to clinch.
McQue wants to clinch.
McQue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack shoots in for a double leg but McQue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McQue moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
Jack shoots in but McQue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mikey McQue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfman Jack.
McQue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack shoots in looking for a takedown. McQue tries to sprawl out of it but Jack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McQue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McQue moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQue tries to clinch up.
McQue moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
McQue tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Jack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McQue's waist but McQue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jack off to one side.
McQue tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack fails with the takedown.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikey McQue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQue tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
McQue moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
Jack scores a takedown into full mount!
McQue wants to hold on but Jack pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack thowing shots but they're missing.
Jack avoids the attempt from McQue to control.
McQue defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jack.
McQue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but McQue is holding on tight.
Jack avoids the attempt from McQue to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jack avoids the attempt from McQue to control.
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.
Jack jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McQue manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack shoots in but no luck this time.
McQue is looking to clinch.
Jack gets the takedown into side control.
McQue regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jack's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack is looking to advance position but McQue won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfman Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McQue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McQue tries to avoid it but Jack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McQue to the ground. McQue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McQue is looking to clinch.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack has a takedown stuffed.
Mikey McQue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfman Jack.
McQue wants to clinch up but Jack keeps it at a distance.
McQue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by McQue.
McQue tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQue fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from McQue as Jack shoots in.
McQue wants to clinch.
McQue tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McQue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jack wants to pass the guard but McQue is defending well.
Jack tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jack is looking for a kimura here.
McQue is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
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.
McQue trying to control from the bottom.
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but McQue is defending well.
McQue trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQue tries to clinch there but Jack circles away.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfman Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McQue sprawls well initially but Jack persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jack is keen to just control but McQue is a slippery customer.
McQue is trying to stand.
Jack is stalling here. McQue is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jack seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McQue has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jack tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McQue presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jack tries to lock up and control but McQue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack is just holding on here. McQue manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack trying to control the hands but McQue breaks the grip.
McQue biding his time, controlling Jack.
Mikey McQue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McQue gets his hands free as Jack looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfman Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfman Jack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Volz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasper Pimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anthem of Courage. Kasper Pimp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Volz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kasper Pimp!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimp tries to clinch but Volz moves out of range.
Victor Volz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Volz does no damage.
Volz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Volz scores with a four punch combination!
Volz connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volz misses with the combination.
Pimp seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Volz shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Pimp is backing up but Volz catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Pimp covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Volz Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Volz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorstein Matsburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsburg has chosen Wardruna - Algir Tognatale as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorstein Matsburg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsburg as he avoids it easily.
Matsburg closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsburg breaks the clinch.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Matsburg misses.
Matsburg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsburg looks to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matsburg won't be happy with that.
Matsburg is looking for a sweep.
Matsburg wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Matsburg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Matsburg is being controlled here.
Alvarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alvarez taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alvarez wants to control but Matsburg is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsburg.
Matsburg lands with a slapping head kick.
Matsburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matsburg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvarez passes to side control.
Matsburg explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alvarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alvarez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsburg's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsburg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsburg wriggles free and stands up.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Matsburg moves out of range.
Matsburg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Matsburg!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to control but Matsburg wriggling away.
Matsburg tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Matsburg is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Matsburg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsburg is working to get back to half guard.
Matsburg wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsburg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
A nice combination there by Matsburg.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsburg tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsburg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsburg moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsburg stalling in the clinch.
Matsburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Matsburg saw that one coming.
Antonio Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsburg shoots and misses
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Matsburg didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsburg wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsburg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsburg looking to ground and pound but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Matsburg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matsburg gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsburg circles away.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsburg pinned against the cage. Matsburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Matsburg with that takedown attempt.
Matsburg shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antonio Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorstein Matsburg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
Matsburg is looking to reverse the position.
Matsburg wants to get back to his feet.
Matsburg tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Antonio Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsburg tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Alvarez keeps control of the position easily here as Matsburg tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tightening his grip on Matsburg, looking for the choke.
Matsburg holding both Alvarez 's hands and preventing any damage.
Alvarez wants to control but Matsburg manages to buck him off and is now in Alvarez's guard! Nice work there by Matsburg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Alvarez 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!
Alvarez scores with a takedown into Matsburg's guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Matsburg is working from the bottom.
Matsburg wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsburg keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Matsburg keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsburg counters with a two punch combo.
Alvarez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsburg scores with a head kick.
Alvarez scores a takedown into full mount!
Alvarez working for a guillotine from mount but Matsburg is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsburg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Alvarez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Matsburg hang on?
Matsburg working to try and regain half guard.
Matsburg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Alvarez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Matsburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thorstein Matsburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsburg wants to get back to his feet.
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.
A nice elbow there by Alvarez.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Alvarez prevents Matsburg from getting the reversal.
Matsburg trying desperately to get to his feet.
Matsburg wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsburg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between General Sterk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Woodie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Woodie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, General Sterk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Woodie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterk is looking to score with low kicks.
Woodie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sterk tries to clinch but Woodie moves out of range.
Jab from Sterk.
It looks like Trevor Woodie has been cut.
Sterk lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sterk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sterk cracks Woodie with a left hook right on the temple and Woodie goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sterk lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Woodie is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). General Sterk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hunt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Gold keeps it at a distance.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Hunt striking off his back but it's not causing Gold any problems.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gold wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
Gold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold feints and as Hunt raises his hands in defense, Gold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gold trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Gold tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gold is one step ahead there.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.
Hunt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gold shoots in but no luck this time.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunt to the mat! Hunt manages to get full guard.
Gold trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunt is thwarting Gold's attempts to control the position.
Hunt winds up and cracks Gold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gold tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Gold's hands, connecting with Gold's forehead.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt blocks the strikes from Gold.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Gold is working away.
Gold tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Gold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Gold decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gold trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Gold uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Gold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gold putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gold is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hunt is surviving well by controlling Gold's body position as best he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gold cracks Hunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Gold dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Gold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt has hold of Gold's hands but Gold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Gold.
Gold 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.
Gold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunt's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Gold counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunt won't be happy with that.
Gold throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gold fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Gold throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hunt wants to control but Gold postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to buck Gold off.
Gold works to advance to full mount. Hunt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hunt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gold. What's that going to do exactly?
Gold landing strikes from the mount and Hunt is in trouble!
Gold raining down shots from the mount!
Hunt throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gold dominating with strikes here.
Gold looking to ground and pound but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gold looking to finish Hunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunt!
Gold landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gold thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gold wants to finish this one by submission but Hunt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gold.
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.
Gold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gold trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
Gold avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Gold throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gold drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Hunt striking off his back but it's not causing Gold any problems.
Hunt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
Hunt striking off his back but it's not causing Gold any problems.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gold is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Gold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Gold is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Gold 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.
Hunt tries to stand but Gold is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Gold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt pushes Gold off and gets back to his feet.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Gold saw that one coming.
Gold keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gold counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Gold dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gold moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
A lazy body kick from Hunt
and Gold counters with a shoot takedown. Hunt fights it but they end up in guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Hunt scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Hunt tries to strike from the bottom.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Gold scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gold lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt tries to strike from the bottom.
Gold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gold working some strikes from top position.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gold shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Gold sprawls well.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Gold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Gold slips under a jab.
Hunt clinches but Gold breaks the clinch
and Gold counters with a shoot takedown. Hunt fights it but they end up in guard.
Gold thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Hunt wants to stand up but Gold is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Gold is having none of it.
Hunt trying to strike off his back.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gold circles away from the clinch attempt
so Gold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gold trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Gold is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hunt is tightening it up a little... Gold has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gold reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gold taps out! nice BJJ there by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Hunt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Volz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volz has chosen New Beginnings as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Volz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kuusela can't escape the position.
Kuusela is working hard here to advance position.
Kuusela tries to hold on but Volz postures up.
Volz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Volz is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Volz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Volz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markku Alarinne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jonathan Riseman enters the cage!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Alarinne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alarinne stuffs the takedown attempt from Riseman. Riseman gets slowly back to his feet.
Riseman feints and as Alarinne raises his hands in defense, Riseman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riseman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alarinne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riseman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alarinne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riseman passes into half guard.
Alarinne is staying active underneath Riseman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riseman in particular looking to stall.
I looks like Riseman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Alarinne trying to control but Riseman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarinne wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riseman in particular looking to stall.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jonathan Riseman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alarinne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riseman moves into the clinch.
Alarinne prevents the takedown attempt.
Riseman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alarinne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Markku Alarinne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Riseman.
Alarinne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riseman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Riseman is trying to drag Alarinne to the mat but Alarinne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alarinne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riseman's face.
Riseman lands a takedown into guard.
Riseman looks gassed!
Alarinne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riseman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riseman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riseman wants to control from the top but Alarinne keeps moving.
Riseman stopping the sweep attempt from Alarinne.
Riseman trying to control the position from guard on top but Alarinne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riseman stopping the sweep attempt from Alarinne.
Alarinne is looking for a triangle but Riseman pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alarinne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riseman tries to free his leg and advance position but Alarinne is retaining full guard.
Riseman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alarinne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riseman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alarinne trying to control the position.
Riseman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alarinne is keeping the position for now.
Alarinne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riseman manages to get himself to full guard.
Alarinne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alarinne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alarinne stands and throws Riseman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alarinne working away.
Alarinne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riseman is trying to get back to half guard.
Alarinne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riseman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riseman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Riseman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Riseman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alarinne!
Alarinne can't escape the position.
Riseman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alarinne working to try and regain half guard.
Riseman controlling from mount.
Riseman with the ground and pound from mount.
Riseman controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman prevents Alarinne from getting the reversal.
Riseman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Riseman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alarinne is looking to escape.
Alarinne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alarinne tries to hold on but Riseman postures up.
Riseman is landing with some decent strikes but Alarinne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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.
Alarinne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riseman looking to finish Alarinne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alarinne!
Riseman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riseman controlling the pace for now.
Alarinne is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riseman lands a heavy elbow.
Alarinne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riseman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alarinne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jonathan Riseman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alarinne is trying to escape the mount.
Alarinne is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Riseman controlling the pace for now.
Alarinne tries to hold on but Riseman postures up.
Riseman controlling from mount.
Alarinne is looking to improve his position but Riseman isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riseman scoring with strikes but Alarinne is staying in there.
Riseman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Riseman controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Riseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Riseman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alarinne as he jumps to the side.
Riseman blocks a jab.
Alarinne throws a sloppy head kick and Riseman moves out of range easily.
Riseman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alarinne's waist but Alarinne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riseman off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riseman.
Markku Alarinne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Riseman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riseman.
Riseman avoids the head kick by Alarinne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alarinne just misses with a punch to the body.
Alarinne shoots for a double leg takedown but Riseman sprawls well. He's pushed Alarinne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riseman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alarinne throws a head kick but Riseman moves out of range.
Alarinne throws out a leg kick but Riseman moves out of range and Alarinne only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman wants to clinch.
Jonathan Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riseman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riseman presses Alarinne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alarinne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Riseman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alarinne tries to land a knee to the head but Riseman blocks with his arms.
Alarinne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alarinne tries a knee to the head but Riseman blocks it.
Alarinne tries for a takedown but Riseman manages to get underhooks.
Riseman dodges an elbow strike from Alarinne.
Alarinne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alarinne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alarinne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riseman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alarinne can't fight it off and eventually Riseman manages to take the fight to the floor. Alarinne looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Riseman trying to control but Alarinne is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riseman wants to control from the top but Alarinne keeps moving.
Alarinne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alarinne being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alarinne has his foot on Riseman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riseman works his way back into a safe position though.
Riseman wants to control from the top but Alarinne keeps moving.
Riseman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alarinne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alarinne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alarinne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alarinne wants to improve his position but instead Riseman has moved into half guard.
Riseman is looking to take a break and control but Alarinne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riseman is nestled in close to Alarinne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
Riseman trying to control from Alarinne's half guard. Alarinne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Riseman controlling from the top position.
Alarinne is looking for a triangle but Riseman pushes his legs off easily.
Riseman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alarinne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Riseman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riseman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Riseman!
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A | B |
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RATING
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